Rail, steam, and speed : the "Rocket" and the birth of steam locomotion /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McGowan, Christopher
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, ©2004.
Temas:
1800-1899
Steam locomotives > England > History > 19th century.
Railroads > England > History > 19th century.
Locomotives à vapeur > Angleterre > Histoire > 19e siècle.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
Railroads
Steam locomotives
England
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The sport of kings
  • Lessons from the past
  • The London challenge
  • A man of principles
  • Up from the mine
  • Famous son of a famous father
  • Rocket on trial
  • The people's choice
  • The dark horse
  • Winning day
  • Triumph and tragedy
  • Boom and bust
  • Beginnings and endings.

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