This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ... of property in the waters of irrigation, and to a scientific application of. them to the soil. Under their patronage hydraulic engineering became an honored profession, attracting superior minds in large numbers. These powerful proprietors were able to form combinations whose influence even arbitrary governments wore compelled to respect. Hence their rights of property in water have never been wrested from them, and only to a limited extent have they been subjected to governmental regulation. In Lombardy no general rule has been established for the measurement and distribution of water. The authorities, general or local, prescribe regulations, which at any time may be altered by their superiors. Each province has its own measure. For the distribution of water, the government...

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