Victorian Railways
Author : Victoria. Department of Railways
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Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 1864
Category : Railroads
ISBN :
Author : Victoria. Department of Railways
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,52 MB
Release : 1864
Category : Railroads
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Page : 2094 pages
File Size : 42,28 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Railroads
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Author : Victorian Railways
Publisher :
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 32,47 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Railroads
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Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 19,63 MB
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0297870599
The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train . . . Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam, but while they squabbled over who deserved the title of 'The Father of the Locomotive' and enjoyed their fame and fortune, safety on the rails was not their priority. Brakes were seen as a needless luxury and boilers had an inconvenient tendency to overheat and explode, and in turn, blow up anyone in reach. Often recognised as having revolutionised travel and industrial Britain, Victorian railways were perilous. Disease, accidents and disasters accounted for thousands of deaths and many more injuries. While history has focused on the triumph of engineers, the victims of the Victorian railways had names, lives and families and they deserve to be remembered . . .
Author : VICTORIA, Australia. Board of Land and Works
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Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 1876
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Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 1883
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Author : Jack Simmons
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,16 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780500288108
This title looks at every aspect of the railway in Victorian times - from the origins and initial construction to the spreading impact on the nation; from engineers and financiers to the effect on leisure and the environment.
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Page : 108 pages
File Size : 19,35 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Australia
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Author : Michelle Higgs
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 34,61 MB
Release : 2014-02-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1473834465
An “utterly brilliant” and deeply researched guide to the sights, smells, endless wonders, and profound changes of nineteenth century British history (Books Monthly, UK). Step into the past and experience the world of Victorian England, from clothing to cuisine, toilet arrangements to transport—and everything in between. A Visitor’s Guide to Victorian England is “a brilliant guided tour of Charles Dickens’s and other eminent Victorian Englishmen’s England, with insights into where and where not to go, what type of people you’re likely to meet, and what sights and sounds to watch out for . . . Utterly brilliant!” (Books Monthly, UK). Like going back in time, Higgs’s book shows armchair travelers how to find the best seat on an omnibus, fasten a corset, deal with unwanted insects and vermin, get in and out of a vehicle while wearing a crinoline, and avoid catching an infectious disease. Drawing on a wide range of sources, this book blends accurate historical details with compelling stories to bring alive the fascinating details of Victorian daily life. It is a must-read for seasoned social history fans, costume drama lovers, history students, and anyone with an interest in the nineteenth century.
Author : John R. Kellett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,10 MB
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317850904
First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.