Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862-, Brangwyn, Frank, Sir, 1867-1956. illus · London, John Lane; New York, John Lane Company · leaf 260
TheGeuger canal was cut and the river diverted from west toeast of the town. The old river then became emptied andits bed was raised and paved with huge flags, to prevent 204 A BOOK OF BRIDGES further erosion and washing away of the soil and a conse-quent fall of the river. Then the Band-i-Mizan… … DURHAM CHAPTER THE FOURTHOLD BRIDGES, EUROPEAN, PERSIAN AND CHINESE I MEDIEVAL England was a forrestial country,and many a roadside wood gave shelter to foot-pads and bandits, who planned ambuscades, andamused themselves with rape and rapine and murder. Ifthey were less ready to cut a throat than…
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