Michael Pearson Bücher
Dieser Autor hegt eine lebenslange Faszination für Geschichte, insbesondere für die Marine- und Militärgeschichte, die aus seiner zwanzigjährigen Tätigkeit in der Schifffahrt resultierte. Diese Leidenschaft mündete in der Verfassung von vier Sachbüchern zur Militärgeschichte, die alle im Zweiten Weltkrieg angesiedelt sind. Neben seiner schriftstellerischen Tätigkeit war er als Berater für eine Fernsehdokumentation tätig und verfasste Artikel für Militärzeitschriften. Eine weitere große Leidenschaft des Autors ist der Motorsport, dem er sich in der Vergangenheit als Rennfahrer widmete.
Pearson's Canal Companion - Four Counties Ring
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Covering Four Counties Ring cruising circuit, this guide features the whole of the Trent & Mersey Canal and the beautiful Caldon Canal. It interprets over 200 miles of canals and river navigations to inspire you, on foot, afloat or on bicycle.
A guide to the popular Stourport Ring and Black Country Ring cruising circuits, featuring the Dudley and Stourbridge canals and the atmospheric Birmingham Canal Navigations.
This companion recaptures the north for Pearson's, exploring the Calder & Hebble, Aire & Calder and Leeds & Liverpool. Featuring for the first time the deservedly popular 'Liverpool Link', and the river Aire and Selby canal. Over 200 miles of characterful inland waterways expertly interpreted to inspire discovery, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.
The Ohio & Malta
- 163 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Originally published: Barnsley: Leo Cooper, 2004.
Features over 200 miles of canals and rivers in The Midlands & South of England. This title focuses on the rural Oxford Canal; the mighty Grand Union between Braunston and Brentford & London (Paddington); the 'Leicester Line' between Norton Junction and Market Harborough; and the Upper Thames between Lechlade and Oxford.
Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting
- 253 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
"A new and expanded edition of the work originally published by William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, London, and Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, in 1984"--T.p. verso.
The Indian Ocean
- 338 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Focusing on the Indian Ocean's influence on land, the book explores its role in trade, naval power, travel, and scientific exploration, shaping cultures and ideologies through the movement of goods, people, and ideas. It covers the ocean's physical characteristics and provides a historical overview from pre-Islamic times to European dominance, offering insights into political, cultural, and economic contexts. This comprehensive survey transcends traditional maritime history, making it a significant contribution to understanding global dynamics.
Tracing Your Black Country Ancestors
- 194 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Comprehensive introduction to researching Black Country ancestors. Brings family history to life by exploring the world in which your ancestors lived. Designed for researchers who are starting to investigate their family history.