Through the French canals - Hardcover
This comprehensive guide to the waterways of France describes and illustrates 39 routes, including through routes from the English Channel to the Mediterranean. It includes advice on suitable boats, cruise planning, waterway signals, locks, heights and depths, shopping and stores, weather and the French language. It also covers routes connecting France with Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. Philip Bristow has also written "Through the German Waterways", "Through the Dutch and Belgian Canals".
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Philip Bristow cruised the inland waterways of France for over 20 years. The first edition of Through the French Canals appeared in 1970. David Jefferson is a frequent visitor to the French canals and a regular contributor to both Yachting Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting on the French inland waterways system.
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...a thoroughly user-friendly guidebook now in an updated, expanded, and illustrated eleventh edition. This 320-page paperback is highly portable and indispensable for anyone wanting to cruise along stunning French scenery as viewed from its canals, rivers, and other inland waterways. (Midwest Book Review)
This is a must for cruisers who someday plan to cruise the great inland waterways of Europe. Written by a man who has been there, done that and got the shirt! Lots of charts and updated info. (Latitudes & Attitudes)
This is a must for cruisers who someday plan to cruise the great inland waterways of Europe. Written by a man who has been there, done that and got the shirt! Lots of charts and updated info. (Latitudes & Attitudes)
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- PublisherNavigator Publishing
- Publication date1970
- ISBN 10 0902830015
- ISBN 13 9780902830011
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages200
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THROUGH THE FRENCH CANALS
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Navigator Publishing Ltd, Southampton. England., 1970
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Book Description 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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Book Description 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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Book Description 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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