Water Supply

Water Supply: The Present Practice of Sinking and Boring Wells, by Ernest Spon, offers a detailed look at the techniques and technologies employed in procuring water in the late 19th century. This comprehensive guide explores the practical methods of well sinking and boring, providing insights into the tools, materials, and engineering principles used during this period. Covering a range of topics related to water procurement, this volume is a valuable resource for understanding historical engineering practices. It appeals to historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the evolution of water supply technology. Spon’s work provides a window into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of engineers of the time, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by the history of technology and infrastructure.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.