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The Canal Builders: The Men Who Constructed Britain's Canals

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Canal Builders is a classic history book for anyone interested in the development of Britains canal system. The book, which was first published in the 1970s, is now republished here in a new fifth edition. It takes the reader from the middle of the eighteenth century, to the start of the railway age in the early nineteenth century.

Anthony Burton has revised and improved the original text, using new material that he has found in archives since it was first published, and has added many extra illustrations.

This is the remarkable story of the many groups of people who were responsible for building Britains canal system. There were industrialists, such as Josiah Wedgwood, who promoted canals to help his own industry, and speculators, who financed the projects in the hope of a good return. The work was planned by engineers, some of whom, such as James Brindley and Thomas Telford, have become famous, while others have remained virtually unknown but still did magnificent work. This is also the story of the great, anonymous army of men who actually did the work the navvies.

This was the first book ever to study the lives of these labourers in detail. Altogether it is an epic story of how the transport route that made the industrial revolution possible was built.

'Well planned and well written There is no better introduction to the early canal age.' The Economist
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About the Author

Anthony Burton is a freelance author and broadcaster, who has specialized in industrial and transport history. He has been involved in around a hundred TV documentaries on these subjects, appearing on all the major networks. He has written biographies of some of the leading characters of the early industrial age: Thomas Telford, Richard Trevithick, Joseph Locke and Matthew Boulton, the latter with Jennifer Tann

Arnold and Henry Kriegstein are identical twins who share a love of naval history and have been collecting maritime art for forty years. ARNOLD KRIEGSTIEN is the John G Bowes Distinguished Professor of Stem Cell and Tissue Biology and Director of the Institute for Regeneration Medicine at the University of California.

HENRY KRIEGSTEIN is an ophthalmologist who practices in Massachusetts, and his other interests include astronomy and palaeontology.

Reviews:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interest history

K.C. · September 19, 2021

We have few canals in the USA, but I'm interested in industrial history and found this work very enlightening on the subject.

Great find for a canal fan.

A. · December 1, 2023

I got this for my mum as she has grown up with the waterways and they were a lot different when she was young. She really wants to read this book so worth considering for your canal fan friends and relatives.

A lovely book

J.R. · March 22, 2024

Bought as a gift, a lovely book at a good price some interesting pictures.

Excellent, prose by erudite author.

R.G. · May 1, 2022

Research.

Highly Recommended

C.D. · January 24, 2022

Excellent book which fills many of the gaps in canal building history

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The Canal Builders: The Men Who Constructed Britain's Canals-0
Type: Paperback

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Description:

Canal Builders is a classic history book for anyone interested in the development of Britains canal system. The book, which was first published in the 1970s, is now republished here in a new fifth edition. It takes the reader from the middle of the eighteenth century, to the start of the railway age in the early nineteenth century.

Anthony Burton has revised and improved the original text, using new material that he has found in archives since it was first published, and has added many extra illustrations.

This is the remarkable story of the many groups of people who were responsible for building Britains canal system. There were industrialists, such as Josiah Wedgwood, who promoted canals to help his own industry, and speculators, who financed the projects in the hope of a good return. The work was planned by engineers, some of whom, such as James Brindley and Thomas Telford, have become famous, while others have remained virtually unknown but still did magnificent work. This is also the story of the great, anonymous army of men who actually did the work the navvies.

This was the first book ever to study the lives of these labourers in detail. Altogether it is an epic story of how the transport route that made the industrial revolution possible was built.

'Well planned and well written There is no better introduction to the early canal age.' The Economist
Read more

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Anthony Burton is a freelance author and broadcaster, who has specialized in industrial and transport history. He has been involved in around a hundred TV documentaries on these subjects, appearing on all the major networks. He has written biographies of some of the leading characters of the early industrial age: Thomas Telford, Richard Trevithick, Joseph Locke and Matthew Boulton, the latter with Jennifer Tann

Arnold and Henry Kriegstein are identical twins who share a love of naval history and have been collecting maritime art for forty years. ARNOLD KRIEGSTIEN is the John G Bowes Distinguished Professor of Stem Cell and Tissue Biology and Director of the Institute for Regeneration Medicine at the University of California.

HENRY KRIEGSTEIN is an ophthalmologist who practices in Massachusetts, and his other interests include astronomy and palaeontology.

Reviews:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interest history

K.C. · September 19, 2021

We have few canals in the USA, but I'm interested in industrial history and found this work very enlightening on the subject.

Great find for a canal fan.

A. · December 1, 2023

I got this for my mum as she has grown up with the waterways and they were a lot different when she was young. She really wants to read this book so worth considering for your canal fan friends and relatives.

A lovely book

J.R. · March 22, 2024

Bought as a gift, a lovely book at a good price some interesting pictures.

Excellent, prose by erudite author.

R.G. · May 1, 2022

Research.

Highly Recommended

C.D. · January 24, 2022

Excellent book which fills many of the gaps in canal building history

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