{"product_id":"tales-from-the-tillerman-9781472977007","title":"Tales from the Tillerman","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaywood imprints his inimitable humour on his descriptions of the people and places he meets along the way.'\u003cbr\u003e BBC\u003ci\u003e Countryfile\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe conjures up a picture of a different world, filled with interesting and eccentric people. A cross-section of the best of middle England, in fact.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteve Haywood has been cruising the inland waterways for fifty years, and has amassed a following of readers keen to hear about his travelling tales on Britain's beautiful canals and rivers. His previously published books  \u003ci\u003eNarrowboat Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Man and a Narrowboat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToo Narrow to Swing a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNarrowboat Nomads \u003c\/i\u003e have all been hugely enjoyed by those with a desire for a narrowboat narrative told in Steve's witty, charming style.         \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTales from the Tillerman\u003c\/i\u003e is Steve's tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory. Unlike Steve's previous ti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith his acerbic, dry humour, Steve relates various brushes with other canal users, officialdom and extreme weather in amusing or alarming circumstances. Through it all, he paints a picture of a rapidly changing ‘Middle England’ and its frustrated populace... compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *\u003cbr\u003eFor a spot of armchair escapism, we recommend losing yourself in \u003ci\u003eTales from the Tillerman: A Life-long Love Affair with Britain’s Waterways\u003c\/i\u003e, by waterman Steve Haywood, who urges readers to explore the waterways on their doorsteps. * The Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eCompelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *\u003cbr\u003eA warm, nostalgic celebration of a lifestyle, an island and its often eccentric inhabitants. * Wanderlust *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a perfect read for anyone with a desire to explore more of the UK's river and canal network. * Practical Boat Owner *\u003cbr\u003eSteve recounts his adventures with humour, lots of local information, history and anecdotes * Practical Boat Owner *\u003cbr\u003eHaywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering\u003cbr\u003eAn accomplished writer... Mr Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering. -- James Francis Fox * Waterways World *\u003cbr\u003eA charming history of Britain’s inland waterways... nothing short of a love letter to our heritage in all its eccentric glory. * Bury and West Suffolk Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eA charming, witty tribute to Britain’s canals, rivers and countryside – one that will have you itching to explore the waterways yourself. * Lifeboat Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eSteve Haywood combines a history of Britain's canals with 50 years of anecdotes and lively rants about his own water escapades and the changes in the cruising landscape he has encountered along the way. * The Observer *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739475980631,"sku":"9781472977007","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472977007.jpg?v=1720052354","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tales-from-the-tillerman-9781472977007","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}