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Cruising French Waterways
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Cruising French Waterways
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Hugh McKnight
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:304 | Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189 |
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Category/Genre | Boating Travel and holiday guides |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780713666380
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Classifications | Dewey:797.10944 |
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Edition |
Revised - 4th edition revised
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Illustrations |
130 b/w & 32 color photos
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Adlard Coles Nautical
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Publication Date |
17 May 2005 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A guide to the varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. It provides information on the history, architecture, engineering structures, chateaux, historical sites and scenic attractions of each navigation, enabling the reader to identify areas of great beauty and interest. Maximum craft dimensions are provided together with details of bankside moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water points and appropriate map and guides for each section. This edition includes all recently restored navigations and explains newly introduced licensing and personal qualification requirements.
Author Biography
Hugh McKnight is the foremost authority on the European waterways, with more than 30 years experience of exploring the network of rivers and canals of France.
Reviews'Essential reading...a winning combination of the practical and descriptive.' * Destination France (Autumn 2010) * 'a gem we wouldn't be without' * Practical Boat Owner (April 2011) *
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