Robert Fulton's 1796 work, "A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation," is a technical treatise on canal design and construction. It is notable for its detailed proposals for inclined planes and lifts as alternatives to locks.
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Robert Fulton's 1796 work, "A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation," is a technical treatise on canal design and construction. It is notable for its detailed proposals for inclined planes and lifts as alternatives to locks.