Rambles On Railways (1868)

Cusack Patrick Roney

ISBN 10: 1104370972 / ISBN 13: 9781104370978

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Apr 2009, 2009

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Neuware - Rambles On Railways is a book written by Cusack Patrick Roney in 1868 that explores the history and development of railways in England. The book is a collection of essays and articles that were originally published in various newspapers and magazines, and are now compiled into one volume. The author takes the reader on a journey through the early days of steam-powered locomotives, describing the challenges faced by engineers and railway builders as they worked to create a reliable and efficient mode of transportation. Roney also discusses the impact of railways on society and the economy, including the growth of towns and cities, the expansion of trade, and the rise of tourism.Throughout the book, Roney shares his personal experiences and anecdotes about traveling by train, offering a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of railway travel in the mid-19th century. He also provides detailed descriptions of various railway lines and stations, as well as the different types of trains and carriages used at the time.Overall, Rambles On Railways is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of rail travel and the impact it had on Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and the development of modern society.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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rambles On Railways (1868)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Apr 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104370972
• ISBN 13: 9781104370978
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 29D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 29 millimeters depth
• Weight: 773 grams

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Rambles On Railways is a book written by Cusack Patrick Roney in 1868 that explores the history and development of railways in England. The book is a collection of essays and articles that were originally published in various newspapers and magazines, and are now compiled into one volume. The author takes the reader on a journey through the early days of steam-powered locomotives, describing the challenges faced by engineers and railway builders as they worked to create a reliable and efficient mode of transportation. Roney also discusses the impact of railways on society and the economy, including the growth of towns and cities, the expansion of trade, and the rise of tourism.Throughout the book, Roney shares his personal experiences and anecdotes about traveling by train, offering a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of railway travel in the mid-19th century. He also provides detailed descriptions of various railway lines and stations, as well as the different types of trains and carriages used at the time.Overall, Rambles On Railways is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of rail travel and the impact it had on Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and the development of modern society.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.