Canals - Hardcover

Canals is a comprehensive guidebook written by Boardman Jr. and Fon Wyman, exploring the fascinating history and engineering behind man-made waterways. The book covers the world's most significant canals, including the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and the Grand Canal of China, as well as lesser-known waterways in Europe and the Americas. The authors delve into the intricate systems of locks, aqueducts, and reservoirs that make canals possible, and examine the social and economic impacts of these waterways on the regions they serve. Canals is a beautifully illustrated and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in engineering, history, or travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.