Curiosities of Natural History
Curiosities of Natural History
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The whole of our quays, esplanade, and sea-walls are built with it, and we do not know an instance where the worm has attacked it ; and as considerable portions of the quays and walls are continually under water, there cannot, we think, be a stronger proof that it is not in any way liable to be injured by them. Considerable portions of the quays, &c. Have been from time to time taken down for the purpose of being rebuilt more substantially, and the improve- ment of the harbour ; and in no one i...nstance has the stone been found defective.
We remain, honoured Sir, Your obliged Servants, J. & W. B. HANCOCK, Builders, &c.
PORTLAND, Nov, 30th, 1845.
SIR, In reply to your note, requesting me to inform you whether I had ever, during my experience, observed that the Portland Rorach, or Cap Stone, was perforated by worms, I beg to state that I never did see it ; and I have been building piers round different parts of the Island, of that description of stone, some of which has been lying in the water for ages, particularly part of the old Ferry House, which was washed down in the November gale in 1824, and that was a part where the stone would be affected if anywhere.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The whole of our quays, esplanade, and sea-walls are built with it, and we do not know an instance where the worm has attacked it ; and as considerable portions of the quays and walls are continually under water, there cannot, we think, be a stronger proof that it is not in any way liable to be injured by them. Considerable portions of the quays, &c. Have been from time to time taken down for the purpose of being rebuilt more substantially, and the improve- ment of the harbour ; and in no one i...nstance has the stone been found defective.
We remain, honoured Sir, Your obliged Servants, J. & W. B. HANCOCK, Builders, &c.
PORTLAND, Nov, 30th, 1845.
SIR, In reply to your note, requesting me to inform you whether I had ever, during my experience, observed that the Portland Rorach, or Cap Stone, was perforated by worms, I beg to state that I never did see it ; and I have been building piers round different parts of the Island, of that description of stone, some of which has been lying in the water for ages, particularly part of the old Ferry House, which was washed down in the November gale in 1824, and that was a part where the stone would be affected if anywhere.
What to read after Curiosities of Natural History?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Francis T Francis Trevelyan Buckland to read onlineMoreLess
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