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One Man and a Narrowboat: Slowing Down Time on England’s Waterways
One Man and a Narrowboat: Slowing Down Time on England’s Waterways
paperback | English
Published:
6 April, 2009
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Description
If I'd really been serious about getting to grips with my mid-life crisis, then I'd have been better opting for a course of therapy than going off travelling. Or if I had to travel, I'd have been better opting for somewhere warm with a beach...
In an attempt to get to grips with a BIG birthday, Steve sets out from Oxford to explore what makes the English... well, so English. His quirky humour is inspired by Tom Rolt, who took to the canals on a similar journey immortalised in the book 'Narrow Boat', kick-starting the revival of Britain's waterways. Prepare for a generous helping of mayhem, mishaps and the staple of every English summer: torrential rain. First published as 'Fruit Flies Like a Banana' this revised edition with new material is published to coincide with the 70-year anniversary of Tom Rolt's own classic trip.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781840247367 |
| ISBN10 | 1840247363 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 240 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 26 x 194 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Summersdale |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'Good reading for anyone interested in our waterways and who likes a good tale.' Towpath Talk 'A quirky look at the nation's canals... It's quite a cruise and not just for canal enthusiasts.' Powys County Times and Express Series 'Entertaining travelogue recounts a journey he made from Oxford to Bristol via Tewkesbury, complete with mayhem, mishaps and torrential rain.' The Independent on Sunday
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Author's Bio
Steve Haywood is an award-winning TV producer and has worked on programmes such as Newsnight, Panorama and Rough Justice. Based in London, he writes a lively, provocative column for Canal Boat magazine.