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A History Of The Great Western Railway: Being The Story Of The Broad Gauge

A History Of The Great Western Railway: Being The Story Of The Broad Gauge

Nokes, George Augustus

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryVietnam War

ISBN10: 1163111554
ISBN13: 9781163111550
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge by George Augustus Nokes is a comprehensive account of the Great Western Railway, one of the most significant railway networks in Britain. The book focuses on the development and expansion of the broad gauge system, which was introduced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the mid-19th century. The author provides a detailed overview of the railway's origins, including the political and economic factors that led to its creation. He also explores the technical innovations that made the Great Western Railway unique, such as the broad gauge track, which allowed for faster and smoother travel. Throughout the book, Nokes documents the railway's growth and expansion, including its role in transporting goods and people across the country. He also examines the impact of the Great Western Railway on British society, from the growth of tourism to the development of new industries. Overall, A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge is a fascinating exploration of one of Britain's most iconic railways, offering insight into the people, technology, and social changes that shaped its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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