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Broschiertes Buch

The Mont Cenis Tunnel

Its Construction And Probable Consequences (1873)

Beschreibung

The Mont Cenis Tunnel: Its Construction And Probable Consequences is a book published in 1873 and written by an anonymous author. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, which is a railway tunnel that connects France and Italy through the Alps. The author describes the challenges faced by the engineers and workers during the construction process, including the difficult terrain, the use of explosives, and the need for ventilation. The book also discusses the potential economic, social, and political consequences of the tunnel, such as increased trade and tourism between France and Italy, as well as the potential for military use. Overall, The Mont Cenis Tunnel: Its Construction And Probable Consequences provides a fascinating historical account of one of the most important engineering projects of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Vyasa (c. 200 BC) is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas, some of the most important works in the Hindu tradition. Vyasa appears for the first time as the compiler of, and an important character in, the Mahabharata. It is said that he was the expansion of the God Vishnu, who came in Dwaparayuga to make all the Vedic knowledge from oral tradition available in written form. He was the son of Satyavati, adopted daughter of the fisherman Dusharaj and the wandering sage Parashara, who is credited with being the author of the first Purana, Vishnu Purana. He was born on an island in the river Yamuna. Due to his dark complexion, Vyasa was also given the name Krishna, in addition to the name Dwaipayana, meaning "island-born." According to the Mahabharata, the sage Vyasa was the son of Satyavati and Parashara. During her youth, Satyavati was a fisherwoman who used to drive a boat. One day, sage Parashara was in a hurry to attend a Yajna. Satyavati helped him cross the river borders. On this account, the sage offered her a mantra which would result in begetting a son who would be a sage with wisdom and all good qualities. Satyavati immediately recited the mantra and thus Vyasa was born. She kept this incident a secret, not telling even King Shantanu. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to Vyasa. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, for it is the day believed to be both his birthday and the day he divided the Vedas. Vyasa is also considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivins (long-lived, or immortals), who are still in existence according to Hindu tradition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 164g
• ISBN-13: 9781104315474
• ISBN-10: 1104315475
• Artikelnr.: 26349784