For those beginners and experienced boaters, Yorke, an artist and writer, describes all aspects of narrowboats, including their history on the English canals from 1760 to the present, different types, functions of different areas from the hull to the engine, the special decoration, how to cruise them on canals in Britain, and buying and living on a narrowboat. Illustrations and color photos are included. There is no bibliography. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)