9781333660666 - Artesian Wells as a Means of Water Supply: Including an Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Art of Boring for Water in Europe, ... on the Water-... (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 delves into the history and principles of artesian wells, exploring their origins in ancient civilizations and tracing their development to the present day. The author examines the geological conditions necessary for the formation of artesian basins and provides detailed accounts of successful bores from around the world, including the deep Rybuik bore in Prussia and the prolific Winton bore in Australia. The book emphasizes the importance of artesian wells as a vital water supply, particularly in arid regions, and discusses the challenges and opportunities they present. The author's insights highlight the crucial role these wells have played and continue to play in sustaining communities and shaping human history. 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.