Canal 250 : the story of Britain's canals
Burton, Anthony, 1934-2011
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When a young English nobleman was thwarted in love he abandoned the court, retired to his estate near Manchester and built a canal to serve his coalmines. The Bridgewater Canal was the sensation of the age and led others to follow the example of the enterprising Duke of Bridgewater. This is the story of Britain's canals.
Main title:
Canal 250 : the story of Britain's canals / Anthony Burton.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : History, 2011.
Collation:
192 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.),ports. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9780752459523 (hbk)
Dewey class:
386.40941386.4094
Language:
English
BRN:
1717103