A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England

by Edwin A. Pratt

length of canals, [183];

canal companies adopt railways, [212], [220];

excessive charges, [231];

attitude towards traders, [231]-3, [243]-4, [296];

opposition to independent railways, [234]-9, [296];

canal extortions inspire railway restrictions, [258];

Royal Commission on Canals and Waterways, [294], [295], [304];

construction on no general scheme, [295];

reduction of rates, [296];

neglect of improvements, [296]-7;