Nokes George Augustus (47 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the comprehensive account of the South Eastern Railway, a pivotal figure in Britain's railway network. The book traces the company's journey from its inception, shaped by the Victorian era's engineering prowess and the country's industrial transformation. It delves into the challenges faced during construction, the fierce competition with rival lines, and the struggles to meet the demands of a rapidly expanding rail network. Through meticulous research, the author brings to life the pivotal role of the South Eastern Railway in connecting communities, driving economic growth, and shaping the very fabric of 19th-century Britain. 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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. A History of the Great Western Railway | George Augustus Nokes | Taschenbuch | 392 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783744696517 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. ""A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge"" is a book written by George Augustus Nokes that provides a comprehensive account of the Great Western Railway, one of the most famous and influential railway companies in the United Kingdom. The book is focused on the story of the broad gauge, which was a unique feature of the Great Western Railway that set it apart from other railway companies. The broad gauge was a wider track that allowed for faster and more comfortable travel, and it was used exclusively by the Great Western Railway until it was eventually phased out in the 1860s.The book covers the entire history of the Great Western Railway, from its early beginnings in the 1830s to its eventual nationalization in 1948. It explores the political, social, and economic factors that led to the creation of the railway, as well as the challenges and triumphs that the company faced over the years. The book also delves into the technical aspects of the broad gauge, including its design, construction, and maintenance, and provides detailed accounts of the various locomotives and rolling stock that were used on the railway.Throughout the book, Nokes provides a vivid and engaging narrative that brings the history of the Great Western Railway to life. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official documents, contemporary newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of this iconic railway company. Whether you are a railway enthusiast, a historian, or simply someone who is interested in the history of transportation and technology, ""A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge"" is an essential read that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important and innovative railway companies in British history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Cloth. Condition: Good. The second edition of Sekon's detailed history of the Great Western Railway, from its inception to the conversion to Narrow Gauge. The second edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Ink inscription to the front free end paper, dated 1895. George Augustus Nokes (18671948), widely known by his pen name G. A. Sekon, was the founding editor of The Railway Magazine. In this work, he provides a history of the Great Western Railway, with information about its inception, and the construction and development of the railway, particularly in South Devon, Cornwall and South Wales. He provides a detailed history of the parliamentary, engineering and commercial aspects of the development of designs for different gauges. Illustrated throughout. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally fairly smart, with shelf wear to the extremities, joints and the head and tail of the spine, with a small loss to the head of the spine. Front hinge is slightly strained but is held firmly. Rear hinge is tender, and may become detached with further handling. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean apart from a scattering of spots to the first and last few pages. Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book. …

Leather. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. A very scare first edition dictionary on railway terms, by George Augustus Nokes. The first edition of this very scarce work.A comprehensive dictionary on railway words and phrases, a useful reference work on locomotion.The author was the founding editor of 'The Railway Magazine', and conceived this work after receiving numerous inquiries addressed to the magazine regarding the meanings of various words.By George Augustus Nokes, under his pen-name G. A. Sekon. In a modern quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers. Externally, smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots. Near Fine. None (illustrator). book.…

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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 348. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 348.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 346. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 346 Volume c.1.…

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1895 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 51 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 51 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 400. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1895 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 400.…

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