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Fascinating compilation of Stephenson's letters woven into a biography that illuminates each period of his life. The letters allow Stephenson to speak for himself while the author's commentary gives insight the times and conditions under which the letters were written. Invaluable survey of the life of the greatest engineer that England ever produced. Illustrated with black and white photos. With bibliography. 268 pages with index.
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George Stephenson - the Engineer and His Letters
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, 1973
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 268 pages: ill., facsims., maps, ports ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes index. Bibliography: page 268. Subjects; Civil engineers. Biography. Railroads. Great Britain History. Autobiographical Details. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 466096
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 268 pages: ill., facsims., maps, ports ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes index. Bibliography: page 268. Subjects; Civil engineers. Biography. Railroads. Great Britain History. Autobiographical Details. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 466096
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George Stevenson; The Engineer and his Letters
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This work adopts a fresh approach to its subject, the greatest engineer the world has ever known, judging by the effects of his work upon the lives of ordinary people. It presents Stephenson's life through his letters, and lets the engineer speak for himself. The boards, page block are square, tight and good, the dust jacket has repaired tear on the inside of front top edge. and is priced-clipped. Seller Inventory # 06487
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GEORGE STEPHENSON: - the Engineer and His Letters
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in blue cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Stephenson's life and his massive contribution to rail ways and early steam traction is authoritatively described, with extensive use of his letters which are very revealing. Tells a great detail about life and times then and obviously the life and times (some of which poignant) of the man. Ref III 6. Seller Inventory # 028584
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