Hydraulicus, Or, Improvement of the Mississippi: Offering a Plan for the Reduction of Its Overflow, and of That of Its Alluvial Tributary Streams: The

Focusing on the improvement of the Mississippi River, this work presents a detailed plan to mitigate its overflow and that of its tributaries. It outlines the associated costs, proposes a fair distribution of expenses among beneficiaries, and highlights the significant long-term benefits of implementing the plan. The author emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues for both environmental stability and economic advantage, providing a thorough analysis of the potential consequences of such improvements.