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“This cement can be used in any situation and for any purpose to which any other mortar or hydraulic cement can be applied. It does not become perfectly hard within one or two months.”

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Canvass White

Canvass White, born on September 8, 1790, and died on December 18, 1834, was an outstanding engineer. He made significant contributions to the field of mechanical design and manufacturing, particularly in the area of textile machinery. White's inventions and innovations had a profound impact on the Industrial Revolution. more

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