Brees S C (102 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Second Series of Railway Practice: A Collection of Working Plans and Practical Details of Construction in the Public Works of the Most Celebrated Engi. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: Acceptable. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A readable copy. All pages and the cover are intact (dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but notes cannot obscure the text. A fair copy with spne covering and front board completely detached but still present. Contents are tanned but overall clear.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. First Series of Railway Practice: A Collection of Working Plans and Practical Details of Construction in the Public Works of the Most Celebrated Engin. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 495.

Condition: New. pp. 495.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. First series of Railway practice: a collection of working plans and practical details of construction in the public works of the most celebrated engin. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 495.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical development of railway systems in Great Britain, with a specific focus on the parliamentary proceedings and engineering evidence presented during the London and Birmingham Railway Bill hearings of 1832. The author expertly curates and analyzes the testimonies of prominent civil engineers of the era, such as Robert Stephenson, George Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, offering readers a unique window into the technical and logistical challenges faced during the early stages of railway construction. The book explores various themes, including the complexities of land acquisition, the intricacies of tunnel and bridge design, and the evolving understanding of locomotive technology. The debates surrounding optimal railway gradients, the suitability of different construction materials, and the economic viability of large-scale infrastructure projects are brought to life through the voices of these pioneering engineers. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the birth of the railway age, shedding light on the ingenuity, foresight, and determination that laid the foundation for modern transportation networks. By examining the past, it illuminates the challenges and triumphs that continue to shape our present-day infrastructure and engineering endeavors. 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. print-on-demand item.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Working copy. Text of Series I - IV bound together, WITHOUT the plates. First, second and fourth series dated 1847, third series dated 1849. Quarto, 161, 128, 247 & 46 pages plus a further 47 pages on Documents, Estimates of Cost, and Minutes of Specification and then about 100 pages describing the plates which were published in a separate volume. The cloth of the spine is missing and the covers detached, as is the first gathering but the text block is complete. An excellent candidate for re-binding. Even without the plates a most useful guide to civil engineering practice and specifications on the early railways. This is a heavy volume and postage in the UK would be £7.05. Overseas please ask for a quote.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…