9781333437800 - Report on Asphalt and Bitumen: As Applied to the Construction of Streets and Sidewalks in Paris; Also To, Terraces, Roofs, Etc;, And to Various Products in the Exhi... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful compendium of two very different yet equally popular methods for surfacing roads in 19th century Paris. It details the method of laying down a smooth and long-lasting asphalt road, and how to make cobblestone streets. The author takes the reader on a historical journey, from the ancient origins to the cutting-edge techniques used in mid-19th century Paris for building roads that would stand up to the demands of the Industrial Revolution. The author also shares many ideas on road maintenance, and how these methods stood the test of time. This book is a rich source of high-level technical information and historical context for road builders and historians alike. 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.