Rudimentary Dictionary of Terms Used in Architecture, Civil, Architecture, Naval, Building and Construction: Early and Ecclesiastical Art, Engineering, Civil, Engineering, Mechanical, Fine Art, Mining, Surveying, Etc., to which are Added Explanatory Observations on Numerous Subjects Connected with Practical Art and Science |
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