| English Canals Explained Contributor(s): Yorke, Stan (Author) |
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ISBN: 185306825X ISBN-13: 9781853068256 Publisher: Countryside Books (GB) OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2003 Annotation: The English canal network becomes increasingly popular and widely used each year. The main aim of this book is to explain how everything works - from locks and lifts, to tunnels and towpaths. Stan Yorke, a life-long narrow boat enthusiast, explains in an easy-to-understand manner the story of the canals. In this he is ably assisted by his son Trevor's superb drawings and diagrams. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and features, and the third suggests special sites of interest around the country, which can be visited by foot or by boat. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Series: England's Living History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.7" W x 8" (0.50 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A brilliant history of English canals and what makes them work. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and features, and the third suggest special sites of interest around the country, which can be visited on foot or by boat. Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by diagrams and illustrations from Trevor Yorke. |