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All the Way by The Grand Canal
11,99 € |
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Verlag: | The O'brien Press |
Format: | EPUB |
Veröffentl.: | 08.05.2023 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781788494236 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 192 |
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Beschreibungen
Stretching from Dublin right through the Midlands and west to the mighty Shannon, the Grand Canal was a stunning feat of engineering in the eighteenth century, vital for Ireland's trade and industry.
Over two centuries later, the canal has a new life as a walking and cycling trail. Visitors can step back in time, enjoying the peace and quiet of yesteryear while discovering quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures.
Jo Kerrigan examines the history, life and lore of the waterway over the centuries, while master photographer Richard Mills offers gorgeous images of its elegant locks and bridges, and the wildflowers, animals and birds found along its leafy banks.
Over two centuries later, the canal has a new life as a walking and cycling trail. Visitors can step back in time, enjoying the peace and quiet of yesteryear while discovering quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures.
Jo Kerrigan examines the history, life and lore of the waterway over the centuries, while master photographer Richard Mills offers gorgeous images of its elegant locks and bridges, and the wildflowers, animals and birds found along its leafy banks.
<p>Introduction page 9<br />
A Brief History of the Canal 17<br />
Ch I All Around the City 23<br />
Ch II Griffith Bridge to Lucan 43<br />
Ch III Lucan to Sallins 61<br />
Ch IV Sallins to Robertstown 77<br />
Ch V The Barrow Line: Lowtown to Athy 93<br />
Ch VI Robertstown to Edenderry 119<br />
Ch VII Edenderry to Tullamore 137<br />
Ch VIII Tullamore to Turraun 157<br />
Ch IX Turraun to Shannon Harbour 171<br />
Index of Places 190</p>
A Brief History of the Canal 17<br />
Ch I All Around the City 23<br />
Ch II Griffith Bridge to Lucan 43<br />
Ch III Lucan to Sallins 61<br />
Ch IV Sallins to Robertstown 77<br />
Ch V The Barrow Line: Lowtown to Athy 93<br />
Ch VI Robertstown to Edenderry 119<br />
Ch VII Edenderry to Tullamore 137<br />
Ch VIII Tullamore to Turraun 157<br />
Ch IX Turraun to Shannon Harbour 171<br />
Index of Places 190</p>