ISBN: 9780331950366 - The Railway Magazine, and Steam Navigation Journal, 1839, Vol. 6: Containing Copious Accounts of All Railways, at Home and Abroad; with Wyld's Map of ... Wood Engravings, Etc., Notices of Inventions, (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of railways in England, drawing upon newly discovered archival material to describe the efforts of the pioneering entrepreneurs who originated these transformative infrastructures. The author provides a detailed examination of how these early railways evolved and spread throughout the country, highlighting the ideas and motivations of the men who built them. The book also explores the broader historical context, discussing the social and economic conditions that made the development of railways possible. This book goes beyond technical descriptions to uncover the human stories and engineering insights behind a major technological revolution, offering a fresh perspective on a subject central to understanding the development of England. 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.…