The Steam Engine, Steam Navigation, Roads, and Railways, Explained and Illustrated.

Lardner,Dionysius

Published by Taylor Walton & Maberly, London, 1851

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Lardner,Dionysius. The Steam Engine, Steam Navigation, Roads, and Railways, Explained and Illustrated. xi - i - 422. Illustrated. Award slip on paste down. Full contemporary calf, gilt college design on cover and gilt spine with red morocco label. Illustrated. Lardner born in Dublin in 1793, was a Trinity graduate who became professor of natural philosophy and astronomy at University College, London. He published several important works but would appear to have been a "ladies man" and fathered Dion Boucicault in a relationship with a married woman while he was separating from his wife. Another adulterous relationship resulted in a conviction for "Crim Con" and a judgment of £8,000. He left London and died in Naples.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Steam Engine, Steam Navigation, Roads, and Railways, Explained and Illustrated.
• Publisher: Taylor Walton & Maberly, London
• Publication Date: 1851
• Condition: V.G.