Practical River and Canal Engineering by R.C.R. Minikin First Edition (1920) – E. & F.N. Spon, London
A scarce first edition of Minikin’s classic engineering reference on inland waterways, covering the design, construction, and maintenance of rivers and canals. Topics include locks, weirs, embankments, dredging, water regulation, and navigation systems. An important work in early 20th-century civil and hydraulic engineering, and a valuable resource for collectors of maritime and industrial history.
Details:
Publisher: E. & F.N. Spon, London, 1920
Binding: Original cloth with gilt spine lettering, embossed cover design
Pagination: 123
Condition: very good / better-than-average
Measurements 1 inch thick, 6.25 inches wide and 9 inches long
Notes: This is the true first edition (1920), not a later reprint. Increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition.
