Britain’s Canals A Handbook
“Britain’s Canals A Handbook” by Nick Corble is a comprehensive guide published by Tempus in 2007, featuring 144 pages in English. This handbook serves as an introduction for newcomers to the world of canals while also providing valuable insights for seasoned enthusiasts. It covers a range of topics including the canal network, various types of boats and barges, and essential information for potential boat buyers, alongside basic navigation and living onboard.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the transformation of canals from utilitarian routes to leisure destinations, as well as the surrounding ecosystems and habitats. The book includes a brief history of canals and offers practical advice through various ‘top tens’ related to boating, waterside walks, and restoration schemes. This illustrated guide is designed to be an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and enjoyment of Britain’s canals.
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Prolific canal author Nick Corble’s new guide is both the perfect introduction to canals for new enthusiasts and a useful companion for devotees. This informative volume looks at broad and narrow, the canal network, different users, types of boats and barges, decorations, things you should know when buying a boat, basic navigation, living onboard, and the surrounding flora and fauna. Complimented with a brief history, the guide also considers the transformation of canals from workhorse to leisure, restoration and the canal today. Including various ‘top tens’, i.e. waterside walks, do’s and don’ts of boating, circular routes, museums, restoration schemes, spectacular lock flights, longest tunnels, and canal personalities, this illustrated guide is an invaluable first-stop reference book.
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