| | Author: | Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Loammi Baldwin diary, 9 September 1823 - 29 November 1823
| | | Dates: | 1823 | | | Abstract: | The Diary of Loammi Baldwin (September 9 – November 29, 1823) chronicles a portion of Baldwin's trip to Europe where he observed European canals and other internal improvements. Baldwin was a leading civil engineer in antebellum America, and he traveled to Europe to learn about tested methods and good practices that he could bring back to America. The journal begins with Baldwin departing London for Dover and follows his trip through Holland and France. The diary contains numerous sketches of machinery, including carriages, canals, locks, boats, and steam-engine parts. There are also observations on European cities, towns, and customs. Many of the canal sketches are elaborate and detailed.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.B189 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Americans Abroad | Business and Skilled Trades | Engineering | International Travel | Science and technology | Travel | | | Genre: | Art | Scientific Data | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | Subjects: | Canals -- Belgium. | Canals -- Design and construction. | Canals -- England. | Canals -- France. | Canals -- Netherlands. | Technology - History | |
| Author: | Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Opinion On A Project For Removing the Obstructions To A Ship Navigation To Georgetown, Col.
| | | Dates: | 1812 | | | Abstract: | This volume from Thomas Jefferson's personal library contains a series of pamphlets dealing with internal improvements that Jefferson bound together. The earliest and first one in the series dates to 1812 and is by Benjamin Latrobe. There are also official state reports on internal improvements, most notably from New York, and one from France and another from Great Britain. One of the pamphlets has detailed sketches of canal boats.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.626.L35o | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Engineering | International Trade. | Science and technology | Trade | | | Genre: | Printed Material | |
| Author: | Seybert, Adam,1773-1825. | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Adam Seybert commonplace book, 1810
| | | Dates: | 1810 | | | Abstract: | Adam Seybert's large commonplace book captures his varied interests. Seybert was an American engineer who was educated in Europe. The content often reflects his interests in engineering and current affairs, such as notes on canals or on population growth. Among other things discussed are: cotton policy, American independence, profiles of individuals, descriptions of foreign countries and cities, and the military. Included in the book is a watercolor of Quebec with details on the Battle of Abraham in 1759. Much of the data is taken from other sources, and Seybert often cites where he got the information.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.Se95 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Engineering | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Military History | Science and technology | | | Genre: | Commonplace Book | Sketchbooks | | | Subjects: | Agriculture | Commerce. | Finance. | Transportation. | Weights and measures. | |
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