Engineering, Vol. 12: An Illustrated Weekly Journal; From July to December 1871

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0265354765 / 9780265354766

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Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed account of the design, construction, and operation of London's Metropolitan District Railway. This was one of the earliest underground railways in the world and its evolution is placed in the wider context of urban development in Victorian London. The author provides extensive and well-illustrated technical information on the original construction as well as subsequent extensions and modifications to the line and its stations. The role of the Metropolitan District Railway in the growth of London's suburbs and the challenges of working and maintaining a busy underground railway in a densely populated urban setting are also examined. This book provides a valuable record of the engineering achievements involved in the construction of a pioneering and iconic piece of Victorian infrastructure. It will be of interest to urban historians, railway enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the impact of railways on urban growth in the 19th century. 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.

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Title
Engineering, Vol. 12: An Illustrated Weekly Journal; From July to December 1871
Author
W. H. Maw, J. Dredge
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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Paperback
Language
English
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9780265354766
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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