Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics : together with a collection of anecdotes ... relating to the mechanic arts : illustrated by fifty engravings (1852)
Howe, Henry, 1816-1893, New York Museum of Science and Industry. Library · New York : Harper & Brothers · leaf 340
xtreme, that he had but little sound sleep, and thata much longer continuance of that condition of mind must haveundermined his health. Not that he had any reason to doubt thestrength and stability of every part of the structure, for he hademployed all the precautions that he could imagine useful,… … THOMAS TELFORD. 335 i vigilance in a work so new, kept the whole structure constantly inreview before his miiicTs eye, to examine if he could discover apoint that did not contribute its share to the perfection of thewhole. In this, as in all his great works, he employed, as sub-engineers, men…
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