Anatomy of Canals Volume 1
The Early Years
Beginning in the late 18th century, the author conveys the original character of the waterways of England and traces their
development. The new engineering techniques of the time are also considered. Coupled with the photography of Derek Pratt, this is a fascinating record of canals as they were and as they are today. Les mer
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Beginning in the late 18th century, the author conveys the original character of the waterways of England and traces their
development. The new engineering techniques of the time are also considered. Coupled with the photography of Derek Pratt,
this is a fascinating record of canals as they were and as they are today.
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Utgitt:
2001
Forlag: The History Press Ltd
Innbinding: Paperback
Språk: Engelsk
ISBN: 9780752421377
Format: 24 x 17 cm
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Anthony Burton is an author specialising in the history of technology and transport. His books for The History Press include
The Anatomy of Canals, The Iron Men, Navvies, and The Workers’ War. Other books include biographies of Thomas Telford, Richard
Trevithick, George and Robert Stephenson and Marc and Isambard Brunel. He has been involved in over 100 TV documentaries,
half as writer/presenter and others as historical adviser, and appeared as a guest expert on Coast, Reel History and Big,
Bigger, Biggest. He lives in Stroud.