Cotswold Way
- 168 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
Following the limestone escarpment on the Western edge of the Cotswolds, the 102 miles of the Cotswold Way take the walker through a quintessentially English landscape as varied as it is beautiful.
Anthony Burton Libros
Anthony Burton es un autor y locutor especializado principalmente en historia industrial y del transporte, desde la publicación de su primer libro en esta área en 1972. Además de canales, ferrocarriles y otras formas de transporte, sus intereses también incluyen el campo y la historia del paisaje. Sus obras sumergen a los lectores en los fascinantes mundos de los sectores industriales y las redes de transporte que han dado forma a nuestro mundo moderno. Con un agudo sentido del detalle y una prosa accesible, Burton da vida a las narrativas históricas, ilustrando su impacto duradero en el presente. Su escritura es atractiva e informativa, ofreciendo una perspectiva distintiva sobre la evolución de la tecnología y los paisajes que ha transformado. Los lectores apreciarán su talento para hacer que los temas complejos sean accesibles y para pintar imágenes vívidas del pasado.
This book covers Telford Career from his early days until its end, with detailed accounts of his life and exploits.
The Anatomy of Canals Vol 1: The Early Years
- 160 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
The book explores the evolution of England's waterways from the late 18th century, highlighting the original character of canals and the innovative engineering techniques that transformed them. Accompanied by striking photography from Derek Pratt, it offers a captivating visual and historical account of canals, showcasing their significance both in the past and present.
The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest 'green roads' in Europe.
This is the story of a thousand mile-long trip around England by canal.
The Great Western Society
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
This book tells the story of one of Britain's most successful heritage railway projects.
New Historic Facts, Useful To Mining Historians, Good Selection of Illustrations, Well Researched Text, Good Index.
New in-depth researchInformative, factual textAnecdotal storiesInteresting selection of illustrationsGood index
The book gives a new perspective on the life of Isambard Brunel.
Britain's Canals
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
A charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways.