Isbn: 9780282694678 - channel railway: description of a proposed cast-iron tube for carrying a railway across the channel between the coasts of england and france (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book proposes a remarkably detailed plan for creating a cast iron tube railway system beneath the English Channel. Published in the year 1869, the author, a civil engineer, had a clear vision for a trans-continental railway system that would run through Europe and Asia, with this Channel crossing being the crucial first link in the chain. Not only was this an ambitious engineering proposal for its time, but it also speaks to the globalization mindset that was developing in the latter half of the 19th century as the world became increasingly interconnected through industrialization and colonialism. The author's proposal is framed in the context of the great engineering projects of the Victorian era which included vast railway networks and steamship travel, as well as a confidence in industrial progress and innovation. The detailed plans and justifications provided in this book give insight into the aspirations and technical possibilities of large-scale transportation projects in the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…