Early Canal Book: A General History of Inland Navigation by J Phillips 1795 - sub titled; "Containing a complete Account of the Canals already executed in England with considerations on those projected". An extensive 598 page book with 4 plates of canal aqueduct and lock etc. Detailing all the canals then in existence, the dates of surveys, details of constructions, workings, finances, distance, width, the wharfs and connecting railways etc. In later board binding and cloth spine, thus reflected in this reasonable price size 5.25" x 8.5"