A History of Technology: The industrial revolution, c. 1750 to c. 1850Clarendon Press, 1958 |
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... style that was widely copied and adapted to European taste . Attempts to copy both the quality and the style of the imported products stimulated experiment over many generations , and this led not only to the inven- tion of new and ...
... style that was widely copied and adapted to European taste . Attempts to copy both the quality and the style of the imported products stimulated experiment over many generations , and this led not only to the inven- tion of new and ...
Page 470
... style ( plate 30 B ) . John Wood ( 1707-64 ) and his son of the same name ( 1727-82 ) replanned Bath in that style . It was not long before the rules were reduced to copy - book presenta- tion by authors such as Michael Hoare ( who ...
... style ( plate 30 B ) . John Wood ( 1707-64 ) and his son of the same name ( 1727-82 ) replanned Bath in that style . It was not long before the rules were reduced to copy - book presenta- tion by authors such as Michael Hoare ( who ...
Page 473
... encountered in building the large floors of eighteenth - century mansions . Except for improved jointing and the more economical use of wood , the altered style of building made little change in the structural design. BUILDINGS 473.
... encountered in building the large floors of eighteenth - century mansions . Except for improved jointing and the more economical use of wood , the altered style of building made little change in the structural design. BUILDINGS 473.
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GLASS by L M ANGUSBUTTERWORTH Director The Newton Heath Glass | 12 |
TELEGRAPHY by G R M GARRATT Deputy Keeper Department of Electrical | 22 |
FISH PRESERVATION by C L CUTTING Officer in Charge Humber | 44 |
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