* SIGNED FIRST EDITION COPY * of Barging Round Britain: Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways

Sergeant, John; Bartley, David

ISBN 10: 0718180631 / ISBN 13: 9780718180638

Published by Michael Joseph, 2015

About this Item

AS PICTURED : FIVE IMAGES. First Edition, First Impression - numberline OOI - SIGNED by John Sergeant to decorated label affixed to Half-Title. Heavy quarto; 345pp, profusely illustrated, including detailed maps of canal systems. Entertainingly written, as one might expect, with a great deal of historical detail. Tight, bright and clean; no markings or inscriptions, some tiny dints to outside of rear board, otherwise as new; dustwrapper not price-clipped - some minor wear only. Now protected and enhanced by clear, removable sleeve. FREE P&P IN UK. Non-UK customers quoted Shipping prior to purchasing. (25% proceeds to the Motor Neurone Disease Association).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: * SIGNED FIRST EDITION COPY * of Barging Round Britain: Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways
• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718180631
• ISBN 13: 9780718180638
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Barging Round Britain by David Bartley is a beautifully-illustrated guide to a unique and fascinating part of our history: the canal network. Explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the leisure explosion on our waterways today. Fully-illustrated with maps and photographs, the book will trace canal routes across the UK, from the Georgian grandeur of Bath to the dramatic splendor of the Scottish Highlands. David Bartley's Barging Round Britain includes a foreword and chapter introductions by the presenter of the TV series, John Sergeant.

About the Author

John Sergeant is a TV and radio journalist, and formerly BBC's Chief Political Correspondent. He remains a TV regular on shows such as The One Show, Have I Got News for You, and QI. He was the star of Strictly Come Dancing 2008, repeatedly finishing bottom of the score board but top of the public vote.