""An Account of the Stopping of Daggenham Breach: With the Accidents That Have Attended the Same From the First Undertaking"" is a historical book written by John Perry in 1721. The book documents the events surrounding the efforts to stop the breach at Daggenham, a town in England that was threatened by flooding due to a breach in the river bank. Perry provides a detailed account of the various attempts made to stop the breach, including the use of sluices, pumps, and other engineering methods. He also describes the accidents and setbacks that occurred during the process, such as the collapse of a cofferdam and the loss of life that resulted. The book is an important historical record of the challenges faced by engineers and workers in the 18th century as they attempted to control and manage the natural environment. It is a valuable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of flood control and water management in England.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.
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