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"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket"
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023394932
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Puffing Billy and the Prize Rocket: or the story of the Stephensons and our Railways recounts the fascinating history of early railroads and the steam engines that powered them. Helen Cross Knight chronicles the groundbreaking achievements of George and Robert Stephenson, pioneers of locomotive technology.
This meticulously prepared print republication explores the birth of the railway age. Journey back in time to witness the creation of iconic locomotives like Puffing Billy and the revolutionary Rocket, which captured the prize and reshaped transportation. Discover the ingenuity and determination that drove these engineering marvels. Perfect for anyone interested in the history of technology, the development of railroads in England, or the legacy of the Stephensons. This classic work offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.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.
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