Canals & Navigable Rivers Map of Great Britain 1906 from the Old House Books showing the 4000 miles of canals & navigable rivers that enabled Britain to become the first industrialized nation in the world. All canals & navigable rivers are named, & sections no longer navigable by 1906 are marked. The map also shows boundaries of major river catchment areas & approximate lines of main water partings, as well as names of major river basins. Towns connected with inland navigation are marked. The base map shows the rest of the river network, naming larger rivers & selected hill ranges & other geographical features. The map is accompanied by a small booklet with nine pages describing the history of the network, & is presented a protective paper envelope. ...

Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50, 000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information featured on topographic mapping at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites & mountain refuges. On more recent editions some GRs, the official long-distance hiking routes, are also marked (although not as clearly as on hiking maps from other publishers). Each map covers 29.5x 18.5 km (with adjustments in the border or coastal areas). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT 50K MAP: all the titles in CNIG’s 200K Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 maps & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K title. TO SEE THE LIST OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.PLEASE NOTE
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In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, canals formed the arteries of Britain. Most waterways were local concerns, carrying cargoes over short distances & fitted into regional groups with their own boat types linked to the major river estuaries. This new history of Britain`s canals starts with the first Roman waterways, moving on to their golden age in the eighteenth & early nineteenth centuries, & ends with the present day, describing the rise & fall of canal building & use in the UK. It tells the story of the narrow boats & barges borne by the canals, & the boatmen who navigated them as well as the wider tale of waterway development through the progress of civil engineering. Replete with beautiful photographs, this a complete guide to some of the most accessible & beautiful pieces of Britain`s heritage. ...

In Canals in the Heart of Engl&, Alan Tyers has captured the changing moods of the Midland canals with photographs of waterways, boats & the people who work them. His images range from the busy inner city basins of Coventry & Birmingham to the quiet waters found in the rural reaches of Staffordshire, Oxfordshire & Warwickshire. The guide is an essential edition to the libraries of all who value & respect England`s waterways & their renaissance in the 21st century. ...

Canals of Britain is a comprehensive survey of the canal network of the British Isles that details not only linked up waterways but, also, isolated cuts & quiet waters more able to be fully navigated by smaller craft. Sixty stretches of canals are reviewed & illustrated with photographs of surrounding areas & sites of interest local to the waterways. Whilst of obvious use to boaters & those who use the canals for transportation, the guide has been designed as a reference book for anyone who enjoys the canals for recreational purposes; boaters, walkers, cyclists, holidaymakers, riders & those who use the towpaths & banks throughout the year. The canal network of the British Isles is infinitely varied; it runs beside picturesque open countryside, coastal harbours & historic industrial buildings, passed an array of wildlife & through modern city centres. Stuart Fisher not only looks at the routes of canals but also at their construction, history, associated folklore & what it is that makes them special. ...

He looks at the bucolic world of life on the British waterways. With over 30 superb engravings which capture his love of the ...

Canals hold a unique place in British culture, with associations of lazy summer afternoons, journeying through lush green countryside. But as Liz Mc Ivor explains in the book to accompany her BBC series, the story of our canals is also the story of how modern Britain was born. It was the canals that helped open up the trade of the Industrial Revolution, furthered the new science of geology, & even ushered in a new form of architecture. The legacy of our canals is all around us. In What the Canals Did for Us, Mc Ivor takes us on a journey across the network of English canals to tell a deeper story of how our waterways changed our lives. It`s a very modern tale, full of high finance & greedy investors, cheap labour & the struggle for workers` rights, & new frontiers in family & child welfare. It`s a unique & compelling exploration of Britain`s golden age. ...

Topographic mapping from Mexico’s national survey agency, Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática. The maps have contours at 20m intervals with relief shading & indicate various types of terrain & vegetation, e.g. dense vegetation, cultivated areas, swamps, sand dunes, salt pans, etc. UTM grid is at 10km intervals, with latitude & longitude shown by margin ticks at intervals of 5`. Map legend is in Spanish only. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

From simple quick canapes to sophisticated creations that will really wow your guests at a dinner party, you`ll find everything you need to know in Canapes. Over 200 delicious recipes include step-by-step sequences & beautiful photography of the finished canapes as well as preparation, cooking & freezing advice. Plus invaluable know-how on how many you need per guest with tips on compiling menus if you`re short on time or sticking to a budget help you plan any party perfectly. Make sure your event goes without a hitch with Canapes. ...

Canary Islands in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...