Railways Origin Development Incident Romance by Pendleton (71 results)

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

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

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 'Fair' because spine stress between pp. 352-69 with partial detachment but all pages present. Beautiful front board in green and red railway signal motif. 24 chapters starting with age of the coach, then first railways. Most chapters thereafter geographical. Plates, sketches, diagrams etc. 556 pages. Quoted postage for UK 2nd class. Overseas at least £14.30 as book more than one kilo weight.

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

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

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. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Octovo hardcover in green Buckram cloth covers, tight binding, clean unfoxed pages, covers have light rubbing, else VG++, a beauty. A continuation of the railroad story from volume one, also gorgeously illustrated with facts, facts, etc. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Condition: New. In.

Half Leather. Condition: Good. 556 + 559pp. Vol 2 has been professionally rebacked & both are now well bound. Interior in nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. Overweight set - Weighs 2 Kg, additional P&P may be requested for overseas shipment.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Complete two-volume set. Nice books, bright covers and spines, sturdy bindings, clean interiors. Mild edge wear. Front endpapers have bookplate, name, stamp of previous owners; light to moderate foxing throughout. Profusely illustrated. Beware the cheap reprints from India, they are scanned copies with illustrations inferior to this original edition.

Half-Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 556+559pp, plates, photos, maps, diagrams, dwgs, green half leather/gilt/marbled boards worn, marbled endpapers, top edge of pages gilt, sl foxing particularly on page edges. Two heavy volumes - please enquire regarding postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. 8.5" x 6". xxiv + 556pp, illustrated + [16]pp publishers catalogue. xvi + 559pp, illustrated + [16]pp publishers catalogue. Scattered, mainly light, foxing. Boards slightly rubbed. Very good hardbacks in publishers original brown cloth with gilt lettering.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Our Railways | their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 1 | John Pendleton | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2021 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348032476 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Our Railways | their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 | John Pendleton | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2021 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348032483 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join John Pendleton on a journey through the history of railways, from their humble beginnings to the height of their popularity. This engaging volume covers everything from early steam locomotives to modern diesel engines, and is a must-read for any transportation enthusiast.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 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.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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive history of the evolution of British railways, from their humble beginnings to their pivotal role in modern life. The author chronicles the technological advancements and engineering marvels that made rail travel possible, as well as the social and economic impact the railways had on British society. The book highlights the pioneers and visionaries who shaped the industry, including George Stephenson, whose invention of the steam locomotive revolutionized transportation. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the railways in their early years, the fierce competition between rival companies, and the gradual consolidation of the industry into a few major players. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book sheds light on the transformative power of railways, which enabled the rapid movement of goods and people, spurred industrial growth, and forever altered the landscape of Britain. 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.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join John Pendleton on a journey through the history of railways, from their humble beginnings to the height of their popularity. This engaging volume covers everything from early steam locomotives to modern diesel engines, and is a must-read for any transportation enthusiast.

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

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in smart, red quarter leather, with bight gilt titles to spine, this 1894 First Edition is VG. XV1/559pp with 21 Chapters. Line drawing illustrations, photos, tables, map, engravings etc. Minor rubbing to boards, odd scattered foxing: one phrase underlined in violet pencil on contents page. Clean endpapers, sound binding and otherwise all VG.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 588 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 580 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Our Railways - their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume One, Some light spotting to pages, Binding firm, Light wear to edges, Previous owner sticker pasted to front pastedown, Some rubbing to spine. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

22x14 cm., 2 volumes. Original green illustrated cloth. Good condition with tear at top of backstrip of volume I, 3 cm. splits at tops of joints of volume 2. xxiv, 556; xiv, 559 pp. British railroad history with photo and woodcut plates. : Multiple volumes will require small additional shipping charge.