The Life of Joseph Locke Civil Engineer
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The consumption of gunpowder was almost as great as during a campaign. The passers-by were forewarned of the blasting process by sign-posts, and by the sounds of bugles. The twanging of horns, the grating noise of the iron borers, and the heavy and incessant explosions stunning the ear on all sides like the roar of artillery, might have induced the traveller to believe himself in the neighbourhood of a sharp engagement. Many beautiful specimens of marine shells were discovered at various depths..., and in places where it is almost impossible to conceive that the ocean ever spread its mighty bosom. They were generally as perfect as when picked up on the beach, but became very brittle on exposure to the sun.
Had Mr. Locke laid out the line not so much with regard to economical construction as to artistic effect, he could not have bestowed upon the traveller 134 LIFE OF JOSEPH LOCKE.
richer variations of scenery, or more startling con- trasts than he meets with upon the journey. Be- tween Greenock and Paisley he is carried close by the river, and has before his eyes some of the finest scenery in Scotland.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The consumption of gunpowder was almost as great as during a campaign. The passers-by were forewarned of the blasting process by sign-posts, and by the sounds of bugles. The twanging of horns, the grating noise of the iron borers, and the heavy and incessant explosions stunning the ear on all sides like the roar of artillery, might have induced the traveller to believe himself in the neighbourhood of a sharp engagement. Many beautiful specimens of marine shells were discovered at various depths..., and in places where it is almost impossible to conceive that the ocean ever spread its mighty bosom. They were generally as perfect as when picked up on the beach, but became very brittle on exposure to the sun.
Had Mr. Locke laid out the line not so much with regard to economical construction as to artistic effect, he could not have bestowed upon the traveller 134 LIFE OF JOSEPH LOCKE.
richer variations of scenery, or more startling con- trasts than he meets with upon the journey. Be- tween Greenock and Paisley he is carried close by the river, and has before his eyes some of the finest scenery in Scotland.
What to read after The Life of Joseph Locke Civil Engineer?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Joseph Devey to read onlineMoreLess
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