A Walkers Guide To The Lancaster Canal |
| Posted by Merlin (Merlin) on 19th December, 2006 at 3:42 pm |
by Robert Swain
- Published by;
Cicerone Press
2 Police Square
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7PY
ISBN 1 85284 055 2
This book does not claim to be a complete history of the canal. There are many gaps in its story as things which were looked upon as commonplace at the time and went unrecorded would now be of real historical interest. Never the less, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the cut. It isn't an easy history to read as the author provides a great many facts and figures in a rather condensed form. Around three quarters of the book is dedicated to history rather than walking, so the title is a little misleading.
The walks are linear towpath walks and as such borders almost on a cruising guide. The text remains factual and informative and fulfills its role well. Certainly a book to read both before and during a walk as well as a valuable reference work to keep onboard.
BackThese reviews are entirely the reviewers opinion and are not necessarily endorsed by the Lancaster Canal Trust.