Death on the Waterways (Paperback)

Canals reached their zenith in the eighteenth century during the Industrial Revolution, before the arrival of the railways usurped their position, whereupon a number of them fell into disrepair and disuse. For many years forgotten, canals and waterways have enjoyed an enormous resurgence in popularity as the recent leisure industry has placed them once more at the forefront of a lively community. This fascinating book delves into the murkiest criminal cases to occur or be associated with the canals and waterways of Britain, including many high-profile murders, and considering other crimes such as pick-pocketing, robberies, drunkenness and assaults. Also looking at the use of canal crime in film and literature, this illustrated history offers a chilling glimpse into the criminal past.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Allan Scott-Davies
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-5966-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Ships & shipping: general interest > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-7524-5966-X
Barcode:	9780752459660

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