Assertion: octagon | /r/HasProperty | calculated
Facets:
value: for the construction of large towns
type: PURPOSE
value: in its ground
type: LOCATION
value: well
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: The octagon in fortification is well calculated in its ground for the construction of large towns, or for such as have the advantage of neighboring rivers, especially if the engineer can so place the bastions, that the entrances and outlets of the rivers may be in some of the curtains.