A General History of Inland Navigation, Foreign and Domestic: Containing a Complete Account of the Canals Already Executed in England, with Considerations on Those Projected (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Phillips

9780265249468: A General History of Inland Navigation, Foreign and Domestic: Containing a Complete Account of the Canals Already Executed in England, with Considerations on Those Projected (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265249465 ISBN 13: 9780265249468

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Explore the rise of England’s inland canals and how they reshaped trade, industry, and daily life.

This volume provides a complete account of canals already built in England and offers thoughtful reflections on those planned, drawing on legislation, public interest, and practical outcomes. It blends historical narrative with practical notes on construction, financing, and management, helping readers understand why these waterways mattered then—and how they influenced transport and commerce.

The work situates canal projects in a broader context of national growth, showing how water routes connected distant regions, lowered carriage costs, and supported domestic industry. Readers will find a clear look at the people, acts, and engineering ideas that moved inland navigation forward during a pivotal era.

Sharp, accessible overview of major canal projects and their economic impact
Plain explanations of tolls, water supply, and governance that kept canals running
Historical notes on key legislation and the public debate around inland navigation
Context for how early engineering shaped cities, trade routes, and regional development

Ideal for readers of transport history, economic history, and engineering alike, offering a focused foundation for understanding how canals transformed a country’s map—and its future.

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