The Life of Thomas Telford; civil engineer with an introductory history of roads and travelling in Great Britain by Samuel Smiles
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Bonar Bridge
Fleet Mound Southey's description of the Caledonian Canal and works John Mitchell Takes leave of Telford Results of Highland road-making CHAPTER XV. Mr Telford's later years--His death and character Telford's residence in London Leaves the Salopian First President of Institute of Civil Engineers Consulted by foreign Governments as to roads and bridges His views on railways Failure of health Consulted as to Dover Harbour Illness and death His character His friends Integrity Views on money-making Benevolence Patriotism His Will Libraries in Eskdale supported by his bequests PREFACE |
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