{"product_id":"9780993073991","title":"Narrowboating for Novices: Everything You Need to Know For a Successful Holiday on the UK Canal Network","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn and Annie Henshaw took their first narrowboat holiday in 2002. Now, in \u003cem\u003eNarrowboating for Novices\u003c\/em\u003e they share all the knowledge they have acquired over the years - and which they wish they’d had when they were just beginning! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAimed at both the complete newcomer and those with limited experience of narrowboating, this is a combination of guide book and instruction manual, which will help readers to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003echoose which canal to explore (they’re not all the same!)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efind the best maps and guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ediscover interesting places to visit near the canal \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epack everything that's necessary for the trip (and leave out things that aren't)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebecome confident in steering the boat, turning it around \u0026amp; mooring it \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enegotiate bends, bridges \u0026amp; tunnels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ework locks efficiently, confidently \u0026amp; safely \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand enjoy their holiday to the full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThirty eight canals are described. \u003c\/strong\u003e As well as the description of the course of each canal, its locks and tunnels, and its ease or difficulty of navigation, there is a list of places of note that can be seen from the canal (such as lock keepers cottages and other waterside buildings, and unusual locks, bridges and aqueducts) and a list of interesting places to visit, which are local to the canal. Each place is described and addresses (both physical and of websites) are given. Over the whole canal network, more than 400 places are listed including 11 heritage railways, 27 nature reserves, 38 castles and other places of historic interest, 40 historic houses and buildings, and 12 zoos and wildlife centres, together with museums, art galleries, cathedrals, ancient churches, interesting towns and villages and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForty three sketch maps \u003c\/strong\u003eshow the courses of all the canals, together with the locations of notable flights of locks, aqueducts, tunnels and local attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe instruction-manual section, which is written in a clear, readable and often humorous way, includes anecdotes of the authors' own experiences on the canals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn interesting and invaluable guide for anyone considering a holiday on the UK canal network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sphinx House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48257771536624,"sku":"9780993073991","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780993073991_p0.jpg?v=1763892048","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780993073991","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}