With over 2,000 miles of navigable waterway in the UK, Britain’s Canals are an asset to be treasure by everyone. Nick Corble has written an accessible guide which will help you get the best out of a visit or a boating holiday on the canal network. Whether your interest lies in the history, the flora and fauna to be found along the towpath, or even the types of boats and their decoration, there is enough in Britain’s Canals: A Handbook to inform and entertain. Seeking to appeal to and aid the interested tourist, dog-walker, passer-by, or even hopeful boat-buyer, the handbook is packed with tips, hints and useful facts, presented in laymen’s terms and informing the reader what makes Britain’s canals so special.
A wealth of illustrations in full colour makes this the perfect primer for anyone who wants to know more about Britain’s waterways.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nick Corble has written extensively on the history of Britain’s canals, including a biography of James Brindley, the canal pioneer. Nick has also written numerous books on rambling and walking, making him the ideal person to write an all-encompassing guide to Britain’s canals. He lives in Buckinghamshire.
235 x 165 mm | paperback | 96 pages | 150 colour illustrations
COVER PRICE £ 14.99
