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Semple, p. 27 (7 November 1799) Semple, GeorgeA treatise on building in water. In two parts. Part I.
Particularly relative to the repair and re-building of
Essex-Bridge, Dublin, and bridge-building in general, with plans
properly suited to the re-building of Ormond-Bridge. Part II.
Concerning an attempt to contrive and introduce quick and cheap
methods, for erecting stone-buildings and other works, in fresh
and salt water, quaking bogs and morasses, for various purposes;
fully laid down and clearly demonstrated, by twelve practical
propositions, but not in any case exceeding ten fathom deep:
together, with a plan for a spacious and commodious harbour for
the downs in England, projecting to 20 feet deep at low water.
Principally addressed and peculiarly adapted to young and
inexperienced readers. Illustrated with sixty-three copper-plates.
By George Semple. 1776OR
Semple, GeorgeHibernia's free trade: or, a plan for the general improvement
of Ireland, peculiarly adapted to a free trade. In three parts.
Parts I. and II. On building in water, and doing sundry works, in
quaking bogs, morasses, &c. such as bridges, roads, inland
navigations, moles for reclaiming land, draining bogs, &c. and
also, on building substantial stone-piers, to make commodious
harbours, light-houses, quays, tongues, &c. in the sea, and
other matters that may be useful in all nations. – Part III. On
improving the commercial and landed interest in Ireland, and
briefly demonstrating, that not only Great-Britain, but the whole
British Empire, may gain proportionable advantages thereby.
Illustrated with sixty-four copper plates. By George
Semple. 1780 2
nd
edition
OR on a wholly different topic:
Semple, James George (calling himself Semple Lisle)With the circumstances of each fraud, and the names of all
the parties, injured: The northern hero: being a faithful
narrative of the life, adventures, and deceptions of James George
Semple, commonly called Major Semple … Together with an account of
his trial, etc.
1786OR one of several later editions with variant
titles.
Unable to identify with certainty. The preceding are
possible readings, given WG's interests in Ireland and in notorious
crimes.
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