Building the Lancaster Canal |
| Posted by Merlin (Merlin) on 19th December, 2006 at 3:42 pm |
by Robert Philpotts
- Published by;
Blackwater Books
45 Approach Road
London E2
A book full of facts and figures presented in such a way as to make reading easy. It manages to give the reader a feel of the time and encourages you to read on using its colouful narrative.
What others have said...
This fascinating little book details the history of the Lancaster Canal, concentrating on its actual construction, the author writes and illustrates his book with enthusiasm and it makes for very interesting reading.
Canal and Riverboat
The story is told chronologically and in a way that will make wide appeal.
Cumbria: Lake District Life
An unusual canal book, written in an unexpected style, part historical part narrative, the narrative embroidering the history.
Waterways World.
These reviews are entirely the reviewers opinion and are not necessarily endorsed by the Lancaster Canal Trust.