Discovering Craft of the Inland Waterways

Smith, D.J.: 1977 Aylesbury, Shire Publications, softcover 88 pages. Illustrated throughout with historical photographs and sketches. This concise survey explores the wide variety of traditional vessels that navigated Britain's canals, rivers, estuaries and lakes from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. The text explains unique hull designs, early propulsion methods and specific loading practices associated with these vanished commercial trades. ISBN 9780852633687 In very good condition.