Puffing Billy
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: Brian Carroll & Kenneth Stepnell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating story behind Puffing Billy, one of the world's earliest and most iconic steam locomotives. It meticulously details its design, construction, and pivotal role in the dawn of the railway age, presenting a vivid portrait of early industrial innovation. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by its creators, illustrating the profound impact of this engineering marvel on transportation and society. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy and its place in technological history.
Author: Brian Carroll & Kenneth Stepnell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical account chronicles the fascinating story behind Puffing Billy, one of the world's earliest and most iconic steam locomotives. It meticulously details its design, construction, and pivotal role in the dawn of the railway age, presenting a vivid portrait of early industrial innovation. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by its creators, illustrating the profound impact of this engineering marvel on transportation and society. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy and its place in technological history.