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Anthony Burton

    Anthony Burton is an author and broadcaster with a primary focus on industrial and transport history, beginning with his first book on the subject in 1972. Beyond canals, railways, and other modes of transit, his interests also encompass the countryside and landscape history. His works invite readers into the fascinating realms of the industrial sectors and transportation networks that have shaped our modern world. With a keen eye for detail and accessible prose, Burton breathes life into historical narratives, illustrating their enduring impact on the present. His writing is both engaging and informative, offering a distinct perspective on the evolution of technology and the landscapes it has transformed. Readers will appreciate his talent for making complex subjects approachable and for painting vivid pictures of the past.

    A History of the Cotton Industry
    Britain's Canals
    The Brunels: Father and Son
    Steam Traction on the Road
    Mines and Miners of Cornwall and Devon
    Thomas Telford
    • Thomas Telford

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This book covers Telford Career from his early days until its end, with detailed accounts of his life and exploits.

      Thomas Telford
      4.5
    • Steam Traction on the Road

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      New in-depth researchInformative, factual textAnecdotal storiesInteresting selection of illustrationsGood index

      Steam Traction on the Road
      4.0
    • Britain's Canals

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways.

      Britain's Canals
      4.0
    • A History of the Cotton Industry

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This book is about technology and how it has changed the lives of people on three continents over the last three hundred years.

      A History of the Cotton Industry
      4.2
    • George and Robert Stephenson

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Newly researched information, good selection of illustrations, good index.

      George and Robert Stephenson
      3.0
    • Silk, the Thread that Tied the World

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A Comprehensive History of the Industry, New Factual Information, Interesting Narrative, Useful Selection of Illustrations

      Silk, the Thread that Tied the World
      3.5