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1 author picked The Great Days of the Canals as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Anthony Burton is a great authority on the British canals and this book shows the delight of his travels along these waterways.
I use this book to research the history of the English canals and often find new facts that broaden my understanding of the engineering skills required in their construction. The text is enlivened by all manner of illustrations, including many from the author’s own camera and old photographs of life on canals in their heyday.
The bright colours of canal boats and the details of equipment are clearly displayed. Like the other books of my choice, it evokes…
From Richard's list on the fascinating beauty of English waterways.
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