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“ernest spon”

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  • Water Supply: the Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells

    Enriched edition. With Geological Considerations and Examples of Wells Executed

    by Ernest Spon, Claire Montrose ...
    In "Water Supply: the Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells," Ernest Spon offers a comprehensive exploration of the techniques and technologies involved in well construction during the late 19th century. This work stands out for its meticulous detail and clear instructional style, making it both an essential guide for practitioners and a valuable historical document. Spon meticulously ... Read more

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  • The Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells, with Geological Considerations and Examples of Wells Executed (1875), Illustrated

    by Ernest Spon ...
    First published in 1875. Over 270 illustrations. According to the Preface: "In modern times the tendency of the inhabitants of a country to dwell together in large communities, and the consequent need for accumulating in a particular locality a sufficient supply of water for household, social, and industrial purposes, have rendered necessary the construction of such engineering works as impounding ... Read more

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