A & C Black The Rivers Of Britain No Colour

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Britain's rivers deserve to be better known. Teeming with wildlife, steeped in history, sporting bridges, docks & stunning architecture, not to mention supporting riverside pubs, waterways museums & a variety of places of interest, they are the country's essential arteries, connecting inland Britain with the sea. Covering Britain's best known tidal rivers (the Avon, Severn, Dee, Mersey & Thames), the picturesque rural ones (the Camel, Wye, Orwell & Crouch), the industrial rivers of the Medway, Tyne & Clyde, right down to the smallest & lesser known of Britain's tidal waterways, this is a fascinating & comprehensive guide, packed with maps, colour photographs & interesting facts about the lifeblood of our country. Of interest to sailors, fishermen, motorised craft & canoeists keen to discover beautiful unfrequented spots, stopping points, places of interest, riverside pubs & lookout points, as well as practical information on rapids, weirs & nearby towns & car parks, it will also interest walkers, cyclists, families & holidaymakers discovering the local history, folklore, riverside architecture & places to take river trips This is a unique comprehensive & fascinating guide to Britain's river system, providing a revealing insight for anyone with an interest in Britain's watery arteries.