Irrigation works : $b the principles on which their design and working should be based, with special details relating to Indian canals and some proposed improvements

"Irrigation Works: The Principles on Which Their Design and Working Should Be Based, with Special Details Relating to Indian Canals and Some Proposed Improvements" by E.S. Bellasis is a non-fiction book that focuses on how to design, run, and make better irrigation systems, with a specific focus on canals in India. The book is written for engineers and explains the basics of canals, especially those that get water from rivers, along with how they are built and what parts are needed to make them work well; it lays the groundwork for discussing complex designs and improvements later on where the author provides the important practices and experiences of experienced engineers.