<p>In 'All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways', William Charles Henry Wood offers a rich tapestry that weaves together the history and importance of maritime vessels and the networks that support them. Writing with deft detail and a historian's regard for thoroughness, Wood crafts a narrative that is as informative as it is engaging. The prose sails smoothly across the complexities of naval architecture and waterway development, while als...