Author: George P. NeelePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Railway Reminiscences
Author: George P. NeelePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Railway Workshops of Britain, 1823-1986
Author: Edgar J. LarkinPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349080748
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
An illustrated history of Britain's railway workshops, covering the period from 1823 to 1986, this book deals with the history of the main railway workshops of Britain, a subject of wide-ranging mechanical and electrical engineering interest.
Railway Adventures and Anecdotes
Author: Richard PikePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The life of George Stephenson, railway engineer
Author: Samuel SmilesNotes on Railroad Accidents
Author: Charles Francis AdamsPublisher: New York : Putnam [1879]
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
The Rise of Rail-power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914
Author: Edwin A. PrattPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester
Author: active 1825 James DrakePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
James Drake's 'Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester' is a comprehensive guide to the newest mode of transportation in the early 19th century. The book not only provides practical information for travelers, such as distances and landmarks along the railway route, but also includes detailed descriptions of the towns and cities connected by the railway. Drake's writing style is straightforward and informative, catering to the practical needs of travelers. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the impact of the railway on society and commerce during the Industrial Revolution. Drake's detailed observations and meticulous descriptions offer a glimpse into the rapidly changing landscape of Britain in the 19th century. Historians and enthusiasts of railway history will find this book an essential addition to their collection. James Drake's expertise as a cartographer and travel writer is evident in this meticulously researched and well-presented guide, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of transportation and urban development.
The Story of the Cambrian
Author: Charles Penrhyn GasquoinePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cambrian Railways
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In Darkest England and the Way out
Author: General William BoothPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734081750
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: In Darkest England and the Way out by General William Booth
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland
Author: Joseph TatlowPublisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description