Edwin A. Pratt in the book “British Canals: Is their resuscitation practicable?” shares facts about the canals located across Great Britain, their importance, and essence in the community for commerce and effectiveness of other aspects of the economy. This book contains a series of facts, concerning the past and present of canals alike at home, on the Continent, and in the United States. It discusses the history and benefits of the adoption of canals and railways across the British economy.