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rivulet
UK
/ˈrɪvjʊlɛt/
US
/ˈrɪvjəlɛt/
Library
streams, rivulets, lakes +1
environment
ruisselet
petit ruisseau
Un mot relativement peu courant désignant de très petits cours d’eau, répertorié parmi les éléments naturels susceptibles d’être affectés.
Environmental Humanities in India
This collection examines environmental questions in India through literature, culture, Indigenous knowledge and the arts. Its essays explore relationships between people and landscapes, conservation, ecological justice and representations of environmental change.
A rivulet ran through what is now known as the High Street.
geography
ruisselet
Un mot relativement peu courant désignant le petit cours d’eau qui traversait autrefois le secteur de l’actuelle High Street.
Men of Invention and Industry
"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the lives and contributions of various inventors and industrialists, highlighting their impact on society, particularly within British industry, with an emphasis on significant advancements such as shipbuilding and steam power. The opening of the book sets the stage with a discussion of the early history of English shipbuilding, beginning with the figure of Phineas Pett. It explores the humble beginnings of the British navy and the advancements made under historical figures like Henry VIII. Various early challenges in shipbuilding are elucidated, alongside the importance of foreign expertise in developing England’s maritime capabilities. The narrative illustrates a shift from a heavy reliance on importing goods and expertise to a burgeoning English independence in shipbuilding and trade, paving the way for a stronger national identity tied to maritime innovation.
