Our Railways, Vol. 2 of 2 : Their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance (Classic Reprint)

John Pendleton

ISBN 10: 1334187207 / ISBN 13: 9781334187209

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 590 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Railways, Vol. 2 of 2 : Their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334187207
• ISBN 13: 9781334187209
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

This book is a fascinating anthology of railway incidents and anecdotes from the golden age of steam travel. The author delves into the rich history of the railways, exploring the social and cultural impact of this transformative technology during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Through a captivating blend of eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, and personal stories, the book provides a glimpse into the adventurous and often perilous world of early rail travel, introducing an array of unforgettable characters along the way, including heroic engine drivers, intrepid passengers, and nefarious train robbers.