Urban Waterways by Derek Pratt

Urban Waterways by Derek Pratt

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Urban Waterways by Derek Pratt

Through lavish colour photography (and quirky, informative captions), Derek Pratt explores the famous highlights and hidden delights that can be found on the revitalised urban waterways of many British towns and cities.
As informative as it is entertaining, the book provides a fascinating insight into the canal network and its history with cameos of the huge variety of life along England's urban waterways* Towpath Talk *
If you are interested in the history of the English canals, or in exploring the country's 2000 miles of waterwats, you will find this coffee-table type book fascinating. * Sailing *
our urban waterways really have come a long way since the dark days of the 1960s. This book helps celebrate the positive changes that have taken place. * Waterways World *
With fascinating text and quirky captions, this unique book informs and entertains in equal measure * Soundings *
Canal enthusiasts will find this an enticing book while others will find it a source of ideas for new places to visit. * Canoeist *

Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writer on
inland waterways. He is the author of the bestselling
Waterways Past and Present, The Thames, and London's Waterways, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

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ISBN 13 9781408140277
ISBN 10 1408140276
Title Urban Waterways
Author Derek Pratt
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2012-03-29
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.