Crinan Canal - ''Britain''s Most Beautiful Shortcut''

Known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', the Crinal Canal runs from Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne nine miles across the Kintyre peninsula to the west coast of Scotland. In the book Marian Pallister tells the story of the canal from its origins to the present day, discussing how it changed life in the surrounding areas, and how it has been used.

Info autore

Marian Pallister has worked as a feature writer and commentator covering social issues in Scotland and round the world, particularly war zones. She previously taught journalism at Napier University and is the author of a number of highly acclaimed books including Cruachan: The Hollow Mountain, The Crinan Canal and Not a Plack the Richer.

Riassunto

Known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', the Crinal Canal runs from Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne nine miles across the Kintyre peninsula to the west coast of Scotland. In the book Marian Pallister tells the story of the canal from its origins to the present day, discussing how it changed life in the surrounding areas, and how it has been used.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Marian Pallister, Pallister Marian
• Editore: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.07.2024
• EAN: 9781839830617
• ISBN: 978-1-83983-061-7
• Pagine: 240
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; TRANSPORTATION / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Regional Planning, Scotland, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Economic history, Local History, Social and cultural history, Transport planning and policy, Transport planning & policy