The British Tourist's, Or, Traveller's Pocket Companion, Through England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland: Comprehending the Most Celebrated Modern Tours in the British Islands, and Several Originals, Volume 5Richard Phillips, 1809 - Great Britain |
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Page 16
... coal . I am far , however , from thinking London more unhealthy than other places , on account of the general use of this firing . On the contrary , it seems to have contributed to its salubrity . While coal is burning , there are two ...
... coal . I am far , however , from thinking London more unhealthy than other places , on account of the general use of this firing . On the contrary , it seems to have contributed to its salubrity . While coal is burning , there are two ...
Page 19
... coal mines , and the multiplied produce of its active industry , under the direction of Mr. David Crawford , a lover ... coals , carries on this business and some other branches of manufac- ture , to advantage . We saw several glass ...
... coal mines , and the multiplied produce of its active industry , under the direction of Mr. David Crawford , a lover ... coals , carries on this business and some other branches of manufac- ture , to advantage . We saw several glass ...
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... coal mines in the vicinity of New- castle , form not only immense magazines of fuel for the rest of England , but are also the source of an extensive and profitable foreign commerce . Vessels loaded with this article for London and ...
... coal mines in the vicinity of New- castle , form not only immense magazines of fuel for the rest of England , but are also the source of an extensive and profitable foreign commerce . Vessels loaded with this article for London and ...
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... coal through the subterranean passages to the bottom of the mouth of the pit : four more worked the machine which raised the coal , and some others were em ployed in auxiliary labours . The following is the order of the mineral sub ...
... coal through the subterranean passages to the bottom of the mouth of the pit : four more worked the machine which raised the coal , and some others were em ployed in auxiliary labours . The following is the order of the mineral sub ...
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... coal . This mine had a large steam engine for carrying off the water , and working a ventilator . The machine which raises the coal from the pit is very convenient , and is worked with stout horses . To convey the article to the vessels ...
... coal . This mine had a large steam engine for carrying off the water , and working a ventilator . The machine which raises the coal from the pit is very convenient , and is worked with stout horses . To convey the article to the vessels ...
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