Canal Arts and Crafts, by Avirl Lansdell. 32 Pages. Softbound. The canals of England and Wales are some two hundred years old. They revolutionized the transport of goods before being superceded by the faster railways and have now become a monument to a way of life harder and more frugal than those who now use the canals for their leisure pursuits. The boaters who lived and worked on the narrowboats of these canals were people who tried to make their homes as comfortable and decorative as they could. This book is all about these boaters homes and way of life, and features sections on boatwomen's crafts, boater's collectibles, the narrowboats, and more. Numerous black and white vintage photographs, as well more modern photographs, complement the text. This fascinating book reflects the author's interest in the life of the boaters on the canals and includes her research into the handicrafts of the boatwomen and their families, and is sure to captivate all. $8.95 (BK-0898)