Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs (1852)
Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844, Lomax, Edward, Gunyon, Thomas · New York : Johnson, Fry & Co. · leaf 41
most useful. The general arrangement of their buildingswould scarcely have been such as it is, if they had beenacquainted with the principles of the art. Tiie first example of any arched construction to be foundamong the Konians, is that of the cloaca maxima, or publicsewer, said to have been built…
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