The Clyde is arguably the most evocative of Scottish rivers. Its mention
conjures up a variety of images of power, productivity and pleasure from
its 'bonnie banks' through the orchards of south Lanarkshire to its
association with shipbuilding and trade and the holiday memories of
thousands who fondly remember going 'doon the watter'. Its story
reflects much of the history of the lands it flows through and the
people who live on its banks.
This book looks at the maps which display the river itself from its
source to the wide estuary which is as much a part of the whole image.
It discusses how the river was mapped from its earliest depictions and
includes such topics as navigation, river crossings, war and defence,
tourism, sport and recreation, industry and power and urban development.