Bøger af William Barclay Parsons

A vivid account of the engineering accomplishments of American engineers in France during World War I. The book covers in detail the logistical challenges of overseeing the construction of railroads, bridges, and other infrastructure in the midst of war. Parsons provides a unique perspective on how the United States contributed to the war effort and helped shape modern Europe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a technical reference guide for railroad engineers and construction workers. It provides detailed instructions and formulae for the design and construction of railroad turnouts, and includes practical and accurate tables for use in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the construction and maintenance of railroads.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The American Engineers in France is a historical book written by William Barclay Parsons and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the role played by American engineers during World War I in France. The author, himself an engineer, provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by the American engineers in France and how they overcame them to contribute to the war effort. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the American engineers' work in France. The author describes the various engineering projects undertaken by the Americans, including the construction of railroads, bridges, and highways. He also provides an overview of the training and organization of the American engineers, as well as their interactions with the French army.The American Engineers in France is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of World War I and the role played by American engineers during the conflict. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of the American engineers in France. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Written in order to shed light on the industry and economy of China rather than social issues, this account of engineer William Barclay Parsons' experiences in the eastern provinces was first published in 1900, touching on all aspects of Chinese industrial development from export statistics to ingenious business swindles.