Remarks On Canal Navigation: Illustrative Of The Advantages Of The Use Of Steam, As A Moving Power On Canals (1831)

""Remarks on Canal Navigation: Illustrative of the Advantages of the Use of Steam, as a Moving Power on Canals"" is a book written by William Fairbairn in 1831. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the advantages of using steam as a moving power on canals. It delves into the history of canal navigation and the challenges faced by canal operators in the early 19th century. Fairbairn discusses the various types of steam engines that were being used at the time and their effectiveness in powering canal boats. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the construction and maintenance of canals, as well as the different types of boats and barges used for transportation. Fairbairn's work is considered a seminal text in the history of canal navigation and steam power, providing valuable insight into the early days of transportation and the role of technology in shaping the modern world.With An Appendix, Containing A Series Of Experiments, Tables, Etc. On Which A Number Of Proposed Improvements Are Founded. Also, Plans And Descriptions Of Certain Classes Of Steam Boats, Intended For The Navigation Of Canals, And The Adjoining Branches Of The Sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.