An edition of An account of the fish-pool (1718)

An account of the fish-pool

consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A proof of the imperfection of the well-boat hierto used in the fishing trade. The true reasons why ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade and navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good condition as in the fish-pool by sea

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An edition of An account of the fish-pool (1718)

An account of the fish-pool

consisting of a description of the vessel so call'd, lately invented and built for the importation of fish alive, and in good health, from parts however distant. A proof of the imperfection of the well-boat hierto used in the fishing trade. The true reasons why ships become stiff or crank in sailing; with other improvements, very useful to all persons concern'd in trade and navigation. Likewise, a description of the carriage intended for the conveyance of fish by land, in the same good condition as in the fish-pool by sea

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Pages
60

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Published in the hope of attracting investors in his scheme to bring salmon alive from Ireland in a well-boat. cf. Dictionary of national biography; A.C. Baugh, ed. A literary history of England.

Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 40139)

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Library of English literature -- LEL 40139.
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Fish-pool.

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Microform
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vii, [1], 60 p.
Number of pages
60

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OL13600458M
OCLC/WorldCat
8820022

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