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 determine the most practicable plan for securing it from inundation, and the best mode of deepening the channels at the mouths of the river.

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 determine the most practicable plan for securing it from inundation, and the best mode of deepening the channels at the mouths of the river.

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Author / Creator:	Humphreys, A. A. (Andrew Atkinson), 1810-1883
Imprint:	Washington, Govt. print. off., 1867.
Description:	xx,214p. incl.tables. fold.maps. 23cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Hydraulic engineering. Mississippi River Mississippi River.
Format:	U.S. Federal Government Document Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3286119

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Other authors / contributors:	Abbot, Henry L, joint author.
Notes:	On back cover: Levees of the Mississippi. "Reprint of introductory letter, chapters 2, 6, 7, and plate 2, from Professional papers 13."

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Call Number:	TC425.M6A3 1867
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