River and Canal Engineering, the characteristics of open flowing streams, and the principles and methods to be followed in dealing with them.

"River and Canal Engineering" by E. S. Bellasis is a deep exploration of how streams work and how to manage them for engineering projects, written in a straightforward, scientific style. The book first introduces the fundamental significance of understanding water flowing in open channels, then lays out a plan to examine key topics. These range from understanding rainfall patterns and their impact, to how streams behave naturally in the environment, and how to accurately measure water flow. It also considers how plants along streams affect the water and the need to collect careful stream data, noting variations in water flow, as well as sediment and water levels are crucial for effective stream managment. This initial information is crically important for engineers and students, providing the basis for more thorough study of hydraulic engineering.