Barges & Bargemen
| Author | : Barrie Stuart Trinder |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105120984047 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Barges & Bargemen by : Barrie Stuart Trinder
Download or read book Barges & Bargemen written by Barrie Stuart Trinder and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the River Severn between the Worcestershire ports of Bewdley and Stourport, and the medieval weir near Welshpool that marks the uppermost limit of boating, a stretch where the river remained 'in a state of nature'. This book traces the history of river trade from 1660, through its heyday during the Industrial Revolution.
