Rare Books

Smith's new map of the navigable canals and ri vers, of England, Wales & Scotland : distinctly shewing the length of each line, and the dates of the Acts of Parliament which have passed for executing the same ; containing also the direct roads to the principal places, with their distance from London

Description: Alternate title from cover. A detailed map of the extensive network of canals and rivers crossing the UK in early 1800's. Submaps: Canals in the Environs of Birmingham; Continuation of Scotland including the Caledonian Canal. Table of principal canals with lengths. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Engraving.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 6 January 1821
Call number: 446560
Creator: Smith, Charles (active approximately 1800-1852)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 96 x 38 cm folded to 24 x 16 cm
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