Jodie Matthews. The British Industrial Canal: Reading the Waterways from the Eighteenth Century to the Anthropocene Intersections of Literature and Science Series. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 264. $99.00 (cloth).

Shawna Ross

doi:10.1017/jbr.2025.10133

January 1, 2026Journal of British Studies

Jodie Matthews. The British Industrial Canal: Reading the Waterways from the Eighteenth Century to the Anthropocene Intersections of Literature and Science Series. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 264. $99.00 (cloth).

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The book examines how British canals have been interpreted through literature and science from the 18th century to present day.
Literary analysis of texts related to canals
Historical context surrounding canal development
Interdisciplinary approach combining literature and science
Identifies key literary works that reflect the cultural impact of canals
Discusses the evolving relationship between technology and nature in the context of waterways
Highlights the significance of canals in understanding the Anthropocene

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This book explores the evolution of canals from the 18th century to the Anthropocene, highlighting their cultural significance.

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Jodie Matthews. The British Industrial Canal: Reading the Waterways from the Eighteenth Century to the Anthropocene Intersections of Literature and Science Series. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 264. $99.00 (cloth). - Volume 65

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Jodie Matthews. The British Industrial Canal: Reading the Waterways from the Eighteenth Century to the Anthropocene Intersections of Literature and Science Series. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 264. $99.00 (cloth).

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Jodie Matthews. The British Industrial Canal: Reading the Waterways from the Eighteenth Century to the Anthropocene Intersections of Literature and Science Series. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 2023. Pp. 264. $99.00 (cloth).

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