Early Canal Book "A General History of Inland Navigation" By J Phillips 1809 5th edition, subtitled; "Containing a complete Account of the Canals already executed in England with considerations on those projected". An extensive 598-page book detailing Canals the dates of Surveyed, details of constructions, workings, finances, distance, width, the wharfs and connecting railways etc. In expensive modern binding with fine gold tooling, size 5¼" x 8½".