Product details

Format:

Paperback

Isbn-13:

9780008195472, 978-0008195472

Author:

Jonathan Mosse

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Series:

Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides

Imprint:

Nicholson

Publication date:

2016-07-14

Pages:

304

Product dimensions:

188mm (w) x 209mm (h) x 21mm (d)

Overview

Exploring Britain's most beautiful waterways. Discover a hidden countryside which is packed with wildlife along with industrial heritage.Regarded as the 'quickest way of slowing down', the canals and rivers of Britain evoke a bygone era when life moved at a more leisurely pace.A selection of Britain's main navigation's are shown. Waterways of Britain offers a well-rounded view of the contemporary inland waterways system. This picture is built up by delving into their historical past, by a close examination of the present scene, together with a forward glance towards future directions and development.* Features a timeline of important waterway developments from early beginnings through to the present day - with a look towards the future.* Offers an insight into the sometimes hidden wealth of waterway features and heritage.* Illustrated with mapping and over 300 contemporary photographs.* Facts and figures for selected waterways.* Introduces the diverse wildlife to be found along the waterways.Originally published in hardback as The Times Waterways of Britain (2010).

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