Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. A bestseller for many years and now in its 13th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the stunning scenery of the French waterways, or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route.
Signed first edition, by Philip Bristow. h/b, 200 pages. No dust cover.
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"as a guide to the network of canals, it's a good, compact planner."
"For anyone lucky enough to be planning a cruise of the French waterways or an inland passage from the Channel to the Med, this guide - already a bestseller - is surely the first port of call."
"An absolute must for anyone considering navigating these popular continental waterways."
David Jefferson, a frequent visitor to the French canals in his own boat, has revised this bestseller to bring it completely up to date with recent developments. David cruises in the UK and France and writes regularly for both Yachting Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting.
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Octavo, hardcover, fine in VG green pictorial dj. First Edition. 200 pages; index; black and white illustrations; map endpapers; detailed maps throughout. ".sets out in detail the boats that are most suitable for cruising the inland waterways of France, (and boats that are not), how much they cost and the equipment needed.planning needed.how to navigate the French waterways; detailed guidance on how to negotiate the various types of locks; cost of living.". Book. Seller Inventory # 58882
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Seller: Re-Read Ltd, Doncaster, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Unclipped dust jacket. Book is in good condition. Cover has some wear. Fingermarks present. Page discolouration present. Slight creasing present. Seller Inventory # B0100499
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Seller: Besleys Books PBFA, Diss, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. D/J is good, but has slight shelf wear + a little tear to top left (near spine) and is price clipped. The book is in good used condition. This book is not your usual cruising yarn, but an in-depth HOW TO DO IT book. Complete with pull-out maps. If you are going cruising through the French Canals this book will be more than a little help to you. You will receive the book seen in the image. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # MC1204
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