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_aIndia and Indian Engineering. : _bThree lectures delivered at the Royal Engineer Institute, Chatham, in July 1872 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-12-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"India and Indian Engineering" by J. G. Medley is a collection of lectures delivered in the early 1870s. The work provides a comprehensive overview of India’s physical landscape, societal structure, and the intricacies of engineering practices in the country, particularly focusing on the responsibilities and life of the Royal Engineers. Medley aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of the work being done by English engineers in India, offering insights valuable for those planning to undertake similar careers. The opening of the text outlines Medley’s intent to familiarize his audience with India’s geography, climate, and the unique aspects of Anglo-Indian life that they may encounter. He begins by detailing the vastness and diversity of India—its expansive terrain that varies from deserts to lush valleys. Medley describes the climatic extremes, emphasizing how the weather can be both harsh and pleasant, influencing the lifestyle of its inhabitants. He also introduces the complex fabric of Indian society, including various ethnic groups and their customs, laying the groundwork to discuss the role of engineers in public works and civil projects, indicating that these lectures will serve as a guide for English officers heading to India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPublic works -- India -- History -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aBuilding -- India -- 19th century | ||
| 653 | _aIndia -- Buildings, structures, etc. | ||
| 653 | _aEngineering -- India -- History -- 19th century | ||
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