Little Book of Canal Boats (Little Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (682 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1909217395 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He lives in Bournemouth, Dorset on the southern coast of England. Steve Lanham is a writer, researcher, illustrator and has amassed more than ten years experience as a designer.
He lives in Bournemouth, Dorset on the southern coast of England. About the Author Steve Lanham is a writer, researcher, illustrator and has amassed more than ten years experience as a designer.
They include some of Britain's greatest engineering feats such as tunnels, aqueducts and flights of locks, today numbering amongst our most popular tourist attractions.. The Romans introduced canals to these islands as early as 120AD and by the late 1700s, a network of man-made arteries linked major rivers and sea ports to land-locked industrialised cities and towns across the country. Now there are more than 4,000 miles of navigable waterways with many more earmarked for restoration. 1946 saw the founding of the Inland Waterways Association who initially set about reopening parts of the system. After World War II, it was realised that much of Britain's social and industrial heritage was disappearing and there emerged an enthusiasm to preserve our past as much as possible. Britain's waterways have been used as a source of transport ever since man needed to convey large quantities of minerals, raw material and mass prod
K. Ali said The font is very small, making it a strain. The font is very small, making it a strain on the eyes to read. What I have been able to read so far has been enjoyable.. Five Stars Marcia A. Made me want to rent a canal boat and go down any one of the many canals in England.