9781334174087 - A Handbook to Various Publications, Documents, and Charts Connected With the Rise and Development of the Railway System Chiefly in Great Britain and ... Edward Bake... (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 is a comprehensive history of the railway system, from its earliest beginnings to the Victorian era. The author traces the development of railways from the first horse-drawn trams to the steam-powered locomotives that revolutionized transportation. The book also explores the social and economic impact of railways, discussing how they transformed industries, facilitated trade, and connected communities. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including railway reports, parliamentary debates, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of this pivotal period in transportation history. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of technology, transportation, or the Victorian era. 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.