Narrow Boat by L. T. C. Rolt (1946 Readers Union Hardcover Edition)

2nd hand book, good condition, see images

Narrow Boat by L. T. C. Rolt is the seminal 1946 Readers Union hardcover edition of the masterpiece that inspired the revival and preservation of Britain's inland waterways and led to the founding of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA).

First published in 1944, this classic travelogue chronicles L. T. C. Rolt's 400-mile journey with his wife Angela aboard their converted narrowboat Cressy along the canals of the English Midlands. Featuring a foreword by H. J. Massingham and beautiful wood engravings by D. J. Watkins-Pitchford ("BB"), the book captures a vanishing way of life, traditional canal boatcraft, lock engineering, and the scenic beauty of Britain's historic waterways. A foundational text in British industrial heritage and canal literature, this edition is an essential addition for inland waterway enthusiasts, canal historians, and vintage book collectors.

Key Features

• Classic 1946 Readers Union edition of L. T. C. Rolt's canal classic.
• Features original woodcut illustrations by D. J. Watkins-Pitchford ("BB").
• Foreword by acclaimed rural author H. J. Massingham.
• Chronicling a historic 400-mile journey aboard the narrowboat Cressy.
• Important foundational text for British canal preservation, heritage, and waterway history.