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Excerpt from The Thames Highway: A History of the Inland Navigation
Rarely perhaps does the spectacle of the locks, with their heavy sullen timbers, their terraces of whitened stone and shaven turf, their trickling water and frequent brilliance of ?owers, bring to the.
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The Thames Highway: A History of the Inland Navigation (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book dives into the centuries-long battle over control of the River Thames, tracing the history of navigation above the tidal reaches. The author explores the intricate web of relationships between the riparian owners, their mills, and fisheries, the bargemasters seeking free passage, and the riverside communities struggling with floods and the destruction of fish stocks. The book delves into the origins of locks and weirs, analyzing how their development, along with the shifting dynamics of power and conflicting interests, shaped the river's character. Through a detailed examination of royal decrees, Acts of Parliament, and local records, the author reveals a fascinating tapestry of social, economic, and environmental struggles. The book highlights the complex interplay of competing demands on the Thames and sheds light on the origins of public authorities responsible for its governance. It delves into the evolution of laws and regulations aimed at ensuring free navigation and preventing the destruction of vital resources. This book offers a captivating journey through the history of the Thames and its navigation, providing a unique glimpse into the complexities of resource management and the enduring conflict between individual interests and the common good. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332203963_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Thames Highway: A History of the Inland NavigationRarely perhaps does the spectacle of the locks, with their heavy sullen timbers, their terraces of whitened stone and shaven turf, their trickling water an. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147933888
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