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 & Lock etc. Detailing all the Canals then in existence, the dates of Surveyed, details of constructions, workings, finances, distance, width, the wharfs & connecting railways etc. In later board binding and cloth spine, thus reflected in this reasonable price size 5.25" x 8.5"