Death on the Waterways

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.

ISBN:	9780752459660
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	01 Sep 2011
DEWEY:	364.10941
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	274g
Height:	233mm
Width:	157mm
Spine width:	12mm

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