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The First Railways Derek Hayes

The First Railways By Derek Hayes

The First Railways by Derek Hayes


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Highly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.

The First Railways Summary

The First Railways: Historical atlas of early railways by Derek Hayes

Highly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.

Highly illustrated, for in addition to the maps it has photos of most of the surviving first locomotives from collections around the world, and of replicas too, where they exist.

Much of the early railway system originated in Britain, but the earliest railways in France, Germany, and the rest of continental Europe are also considered, as are railways in North America and elsewhere. Several sections cover the emergence of the first steam locomotives, in particular those of Trevithick, Blenkinsop, Chapman, and Stephenson, and the historically important Stockton & Darlington and Liverpool & Manchester railways in detail.

About Derek Hayes

Extensively travelled throughout the world amassing a wealth of information and illustrative materials. As well as a distinguished writer Derek is a professional photographer and an award-winning book designer. He has fifteen previous books to his credit, all highly illustrated histories, including the Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad (University of California Press, 2010). He is the only two-time winner of the British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical.

Additional information

GOR010650022
9780008249489
0008249482
The First Railways: Historical atlas of early railways by Derek Hayes
Used - Like New
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
2017-10-05
272
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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