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Report upon the physics and hydraulics of the Mississippi river ; upon the protection of the alluvial region against overflow; and upon the deepening of the mouths

Title
Report upon the physics and hydraulics of the Mississippi river ; upon the protection of the alluvial region against overflow; and upon the deepening of the mouths / based upon surveys and investigations made under the acts of Congress directing the topographical and hydrographical survey of the delta of the Mississippi river, with such investigations as might lead to detemine the most practicable plan for securing it from inundation, and the best mode of deepening the channels at the mouths of the river. Submitted to the Bureau of topographical engineers, War department. 1861. <Reprinted with additions.> Prepared by Captain A. A. Humphreys and Lieut. H. L. Abbot.
Author
Humphreys, A. A. (Andrew Atkinson), 1810-1883.
Publication
Washington : Govt. print. off., 1876.

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Abbot, Henry L.
Description
xxiii pages, 1 unnumbered page, 691 pages, xxv folded plate (including maps~|~|~ diagrams) : tables; 32 cm.
Series Statement
Professional papers of the Corps of engineers, U. S. army, no. 13 No. 4. Professional papers of the Corps of topographical engineers, U. S. army ... 1861. Reprinted with additions in 1876
Uniform Title
Professional papers of the Corps of engineers, U. S. army, no. 13 No. 4. Professional papers of the Corps of topographical engineers, U. S. army ... 1861. Reprinted with additions in 1876.
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06013872
OCLC
  • ocm03638167
  • SCSB-3144072
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Columbia University Libraries