The Rail Road Book Of England 1851

The Rail Road Book Of England 1851

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: E. Churton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Frontis fold-out map intact.

This historical guide, The Rail Road Book Of England 1851, chronicles the burgeoning railway network across Great Britain in the mid-19th century. It presents an exhaustive compendium of routes originating from London, extending its scope to include essential sketches of lines in Scotland and Wales. The volume details practical information for the contemporary railway traveler, serving as an indispensable companion for navigating the era's revolutionary transportation system. Beyond its utility, the work illustrates a captivating panorama of Britain as observed from the unique vantage point of a railway carriage. This authoritative text offers a vivid snapshot of Victorian travel and infrastructure.

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Description

Author: E. Churton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1973

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Frontis fold-out map intact.

This historical guide, The Rail Road Book Of England 1851, chronicles the burgeoning railway network across Great Britain in the mid-19th century. It presents an exhaustive compendium of routes originating from London, extending its scope to include essential sketches of lines in Scotland and Wales. The volume details practical information for the contemporary railway traveler, serving as an indispensable companion for navigating the era's revolutionary transportation system. Beyond its utility, the work illustrates a captivating panorama of Britain as observed from the unique vantage point of a railway carriage. This authoritative text offers a vivid snapshot of Victorian travel and infrastructure.