Artículos relacionados a Mr Stephenson's Regret
Críticas
David Williams' novel could open the genius of the Stephensons to a new audience and foster a wider appreciation of the great achievements of the nineteenth century.
--J.Michael Taylor, Trustee of the Robert Stephenson Trust and a member of the Panel for Historical Engineering Works
Not just for anoraks, David Williams s novel Mr Stephenson s Regret detailing the lives of railway pioneers George and Robert Stephenson is also a love story: their love and thirst for knowledge and achievement, and the gentle romances of the two men and their respective spouses, Betty and Fanny. The novel chronicles the lives of the Stephensons, taking in their major achievements in engineering and railways: the creation of the first miners safety lamp, setting up the world s first locomotive manufacturing company in Newcastle and the success of the famous Rocket locomotive at the Rainhill Trials, to name but a few. David explains in his note at the beginning of the book that This is a novel, not a history , but it s a story beautifully and carefully told, and it s clear that David has researched the historical facts with a quiet passion, reflected in his crisp prose. And while George Stephenson was a master engineer, David is a master storyteller, selecting with precision a word here and an image there to illustrate his point. (I loved the description of Robert s encounter with a gravedigger while taking a shortcut through the graveyard one autumn evening on his way to the pit where George was to test his safety lamp the strange light hovering around the tombstones, an unknown repetitive noise, a figure emerging from below ground). David provides an informative trip through history, lacing it with gentle humour (the rabble of boys clinging onto the only bench at Robert s school, Aunt Nelly quite correctly taking fright at the pigs bladders filled with gas brought home for an experiment) and a Dickensian ability to paint a portrait of a character with his carefully-chosen prose (and indeed Dickens enjoys a cameo role in the novel). The description of the father-son relationship is realistic, sensitive and touching. It is perhaps best epitomised in an episode where Robert is almost electrocuted while emulating Benjamin Franklin s experiment with lightning. Once George has freed him from a near-murderous length of wet silk, They held onto each other, the boy s arms encircling his father s waist, legs caught between knees as if to prevent him being plucked from the earth by some elemental force. Robert clinging tight, felt another force; his father s fury within . David shows you the fuel behind George Stephenson s drive: the hazardous life of the pit, including the accident that left his father blind, overcoming a deprived background to achieve great things, not just for himself but for the greater good, and makes you into a Stephenson fan if you re not already. You re cheering on the sidelines as they clock up professional firsts and find happiness in their personal lives. This was a delightful read. Of course, I am biased, as David is a much-loved Vintage Script writer, and as I once walked in the footsteps of those Stephensons during my time in the north east. But I can truly say that if the reader in you enjoys a good story, beautifully crafted and sensitively told, then you will love this book. And the writers amongst you have much to learn from David s finely-tuned style. It s a joy to read and a story that keeps you wondering long after you ve put the book down. --Emma Louise Oram, Vintage Script Magazine
This richly detailed and meticulously researched storyline breathes life and a palpable sense of intimacy into these historical figures and immerses readers in an England embroiled in political and social upheaval as it teeters on the cusp of the industrial revolution. --Publishers Weekly
Reseña del editor
This incident-packed novel brings to dramatic life the pioneers of the railway age. Significant figures appear on the big canvas of history - Wellington, Peel, Dickens and Queen Victoria among them - but the story belongs as much to the modest mining community that is home to George and Robert Stephenson in the early years, and to their intimates, not least the women in their lives (who have remained all but anonymous in the biographies). Central to the narrative is the complex, often tense, relationship between father and son. Both have ambitions and desires that provide the engine for their achievements but also create a crisis of conflict that threatens to derail their journey at a crucial stage. In following the battles the Stephensons face, personally and as a partnership, much is revealed about the mores of nineteenth century society - about class division, self-interest and greed, indulgence and sexuality, repression and guilt - that may taint even the sweet taste of success. Mr Stephenson's Regret was a semi-finalist in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. " This richly detailed and meticulously researched storyline breathes life and a palpable sense of intimacy into these historical figures and immerses readers in an England embroiled in political and social upheaval as it teeters on the cusp of the industrial revolution." Publishers Weekly 'The hallmark of any historical novel must surely be that, primarily, it tells an entertaining story whilst at the same time arousing an interest in the period or subject matter so that the reader may be encouraged to carry out some later research. With this novel about the pioneers of the railway age, George and Robert Stephenson, David Williams has succeeded admirably on both counts. Williams must be congratulated for bringing to life what is challenging subject matter in an interesting and thought provoking way.' ~ The Historical Novel Society
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
- EditorialWild Wolf Publishing
- Año de publicación2012
- ISBN 10 1907954201
- ISBN 13 9781907954207
- EncuadernaciónTapa blanda
- Número de páginas282
EUR 3,41
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,72
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Comprar nuevo
Ver este artículo
EUR 19,65
Gastos de envío:
GRATIS
A Estados Unidos de America
Los mejores resultados en AbeBooks
Imagen de archivo
Mr. Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Antiguo o usado
Paperback
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR004308904
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,72
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr. Stephenson's Regret
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Mr. Stephenson's Regret This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9781907954207
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,95
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr. Stephenson's Regret
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9781907954207
Gastos de envío:
EUR 8,32
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr. Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8584040
Gastos de envío:
EUR 14,16
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Impresión bajo demandaLibrería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: L0-9781907954207
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.97. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1907954201-2-3
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Antiguo o usado
Tapa blanda
Librería: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.97. Nº de ref. del artículo: bk1907954201xvz189zvxgdd
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Librería: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABLIING23Mar2912160278468
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Impresión bajo demandaLibrería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: L0-9781907954207
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,98
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
Mr Stephenson's Regret
Publicado por
Wild Wolf Publishing, 2012
ISBN 10: 1907954201
ISBN 13: 9781907954207
Nuevo
Tapa blanda
Librería: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: ria9781907954207_lsuk
Gastos de envío:
EUR 11,89
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envío
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles