River and Canal Engineering, the characteristics of open flowing streams, and the principles and methods to be followed in dealing with them.

This volume offers a concise yet thorough guide to the engineering of open‑channel waterways. Starting with the basics of rainfall measurement and stream‑flow statistics, it explains how to gather reliable data on discharge, gauge behavior, and channel geometry. The early chapters lay a solid foundation in hydraulic principles, helping readers understand the forces that shape rivers and canals.

The book then moves to practical techniques for controlling silting and scour, protecting banks, and shaping channel courses. Detailed sections cover the design of weirs, sluices, locks, and various artificial conduits, supported by clear illustrations and working tables. Readers also find guidance on flood prediction, reservoir capacity, and tidal water works, making it a useful reference for both field engineers and students.

Throughout, the author emphasizes clear, step‑by‑step calculations and includes numerous practical formulas that can be applied directly to real projects. The concise presentation, combined with over a hundred diagrams, makes complex hydraulic concepts accessible without sacrificing technical depth.