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The Dam Builders Power from the Glens.

This is a vivid account of the schemes which brought electricity to the Scottish Highlands between the end of World War II and 1975. Including eyewitness stories from many of the workers, it tells how the Board had to overcome adverse weather and thrawn geology, as well as political opposition.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Miller, James
Otros Autores: Miller, Jim
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Havertown : Birlinn, Limited, 2003.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a Intro -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- PICTURE CREDITS -- 1. '... the most hopeful thing ...' -- 2. '... a cold job it was ...' -- 3. '... Bonus, Bonus ...' -- 4. 'You wouldn't call the King your uncle' -- 5. '... power and light have come to us ...' -- 6. '... still a huge part to play ...' -- NOTES AND REFERENCES -- MAIN SOURCES -- APPENDIX 
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