36. Some of the Problems set us by the Rivers of 
Bengal. 
By W. A. INGLIs. 
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approximate level of the plains, but we can hardly put such 
speculations to any practical use in our present work-a-day 
world. 
_ Captain Hirst has, however, made some practical sugges- 
tions with respect to works which might be carried out, or 
with such matters, I venture to resume the discussion. 
In regard to the general question of the construction of 
marginal embankments which have for their object the preven- 
tion of the overflow of flood, Captain Hirst says -— 
With this statement of the case, I entirely concur, and 
I think that it is the view held by nearly all engineers who 
have had experience of flood anks in Bengal. It must, 
however, be recognised that it is not possible to lay down any 
hard and fast rule or precept which can be applied to all 
Tivers alike. 
