The history of drainage and land reclamation on the Somerset levels from Monastic times onwards with particular reference to the introduction of steam pumping engines in the 1830's, some of which survive to this day, and their ongoing  preservation is discussed.  Paperback.

Essentially a bird watcher's identification guide to the birds of the Nile for tourists who are visiting the key sites of Pharaonic Egypt  when taking Nile cruises several of whose itineraries are outlined in detail with tombs and temples described.  Also includes illustrations of birds