Ganges Canal (Classic Reprint): A Disquisition on the Heads of the Ganges of Jumna Canals, North-Western Provinces, in Reply to Strictures - Couverture souple

Proby T. Cautley

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ISBN 10 : 1332055141 ISBN 13 : 9781332055142

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Explores a landmark 19th‑century irrigation project and the fierce debate that shaped it. A detailed look at the Ganges Canal and Jumna Canals, focusing on engineering choices, drainage, and sanitary considerations that guided the design.

This edition presents Col. Sir Proby T. Cotton’s counterpart in a point‑by‑point reply, explaining why the northern head of the canal was laid out where it was and how surface features, river courses, and regional watersheds influenced the plan. It covers the challenges of selecting a route, the role of k'hadirs, and the practical limits of irrigation and navigation in a densely populated floodplain.

How topography and river behavior shaped canal alignment and drainage decisions.

Discussion of sanitary concerns and the impact of irrigation on public health.

Explanations of the arguments for and against damming the Ganges and Jumna headwaters.

Insights into the engineering debates that surrounded large‑scale irrigation works in colonial India.

Ideal for readers of historical engineering, colonial infrastructure, and the politics of large public works in the 19th century.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332055141
ISBN 13: 9781332055142
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 130
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Ganges Canal (Classic Reprint)

Proby T. Cautley

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1332055141 ISBN 13 : 9781332055142

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a fascinating engineering debate that raged in 19th century India, specifically focusing on the construction of irrigation canals in the North-Western Provinces. At the heart of this debate is the choice between two distinct approaches for drawing water for the canals: drawing from the rivers' upper reaches, where they run over boulders and shingle on a steep incline, or building dams across the rivers' lower courses where they flow through sandy troughs. The author, a prominent engineer of his time, passionately defends his choice of the former method, challenging the views of Sir Arthur Cotton, a renowned advocate for the dam approach. The book goes beyond a mere engineering discussion, exploring the complex interplay of geographical features, hydrological patterns, and the social and economic implications of the two approaches. The author meticulously examines the nature of the Ganges and Jumna rivers, their sources in the Himalayas, and the unique characteristics of the Sewalik Hills, analyzing the availability and suitability of construction materials for each method. He delves into the cyclical nature of river flows, including the monsoon rains, snow melt, and the unpredictable occurrences of sudden floods. The author further explores the potential for damage to villages and agricultural lands caused by backwater and inundation, as well as the sanitary concerns associated with creating artificial lakes and marshlands. The book offers a valuable historical glimpse into the challenges and considerations that shaped the development of irrigation infrastructure in colonial India, highlighting the importance of understanding the intricate relationship between nature and human intervention. The author's detailed analysis of the rivers and surrounding terrain provides a compelling argument for the careful consideration of local conditions in large-scale engineering projects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332055142_0

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