9781334184604 - Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; The Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, on a Railroad, Navigation, and Turnpik... (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 delves into the evolution of inland transport, beginning with the inception of rail lines. The author examines the history of railroads, starting with the Manchester and Liverpool railway, one of the first to be designed for steam locomotion. The book then goes on to discuss the development of the Grand Southern, Northern, Eastern, Western, and Midland railroads, comparing their designs, costs, and revenues. The author also covers other modes of transportation, including canals and turnpike roads, and compares their efficiency and economic implications. The book concludes with a discussion of the relative advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport, examining the factors that determine their effectiveness and efficiency. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of inland transport, offering valuable insights into the relationship between transportation technology and economic progress. 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.