The canal age

by Charles Hadfield

1968. No Edition Remarks. 233 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white photographic plates throughout with colour illustrated frontispiece. Binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with tears and creasing. Light tanning to spine and edges. Water staining overall.

Genres: History

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Ellis Charles Raymond Hadfield was a canal historian and the author of many classic works on the British canal system. He was a cofounder with David St John Thomas of the publishing company David & Charles.

Reviews

[Danice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Printed in 1968, this book covers a brief history of canals, with a focus upon the rise of canal building in Britain. I chose this book because of my interest in the Erie canal. The historic photos are wonderful and the inclusion of canals of Europe, North America, Panama and the Suez left me with a greater understanding of how canals have changed the world. I want to purchase a copy for my personal collection.