The Naturalist in Nicaragua: A Narrative of a Residence at the Gold Mines of Chontales; Journeys in the Savannahs and Forests. With Observations on Animals and Plants in Reference to the Theory of Evolution of Living FormsJ. Murray, 1874 - 403 pages |
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... road should have a regular longitudinal gradient of about 1 in 200 for the whole of its length , the slight fall greatly assisting in draining the road . It is found that a depression of 1/16 " in a level road with a smooth pavement ...
... road should have a regular longitudinal gradient of about 1 in 200 for the whole of its length , the slight fall greatly assisting in draining the road . It is found that a depression of 1/16 " in a level road with a smooth pavement ...
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