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An account of the fish-pool: consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A proof of the imperfection of the well-boat hitherto used in the fishing trade. The true reasons why ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade and navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good condition as in the fish-pool by sea.
- Title
- An account of the fish-pool: consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A proof of the imperfection of the well-boat hitherto used in the fishing trade. The true reasons why ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade and navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good condition as in the fish-pool by sea. By Sir Richard Steele, and Mr. Joseph Gillmore ...
- Author
- Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729.
- Publication
- London, Printed and sold by H. Meere, J. Pemberton, and J. Roberts, 1718.
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Details
- Additional Authors
- Gillmore, Joseph.
- Description
- vii, 60 p. diagrs.; 20 cm. (8vo.)
- Alternative Title
- Fish-pool.
- Subject
- Note
- "Royal letters patents, for the sole use and benefit of ... saind invention for the space of fourteen years," p. 56-60.
- Call Number
- *KC 1718 (Steele, R. Account of the fish-pool)
- LCCN
- 44035923
- OCLC
- 29079585
- Author
- Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729.
- Title
- An account of the fish-pool: consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A proof of the imperfection of the well-boat hitherto used in the fishing trade. The true reasons why ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade and navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good condition as in the fish-pool by sea. By Sir Richard Steele, and Mr. Joseph Gillmore ...
- Imprint
- London, Printed and sold by H. Meere, J. Pemberton, and J. Roberts, 1718.
- Local Note
- With bookplate of Thomas Westwood.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Gillmore, Joseph.
- Added Title
- Fish-pool.
- Research Call Number
- *KC 1718 (Steele, R. Account of the fish-pool)