Australia's Railway Days: Milestones In Railway History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the thunderous arrival of the first steam locomotive on Australian soil to the sprawling transcontinental networks that stitched a vast continent together, Australia's Railway Days: Milestones in Railway History chronicles the defining moments that shaped one of the nation's most ambitious engineering endeavours. Brian Carroll presents a richly detailed account of Australia's railway heritage, tracing the evolution of the iron road from its colonial origins through to the transformative projects that connected remote outposts, drove economic growth, and forged a national identity across an unforgiving landscape. Carroll's authoritative narrative is anchored by a superb collection of historical photographs that bring the smoky, industrious spirit of Australia's railway era vividly to life. His writing illustrates not only the mechanical and logistical triumphs of railway construction, but also the human stories — the labourers, engineers, and visionaries — whose determination laid the tracks of a modern nation. A landmark work in Australian transport history, this volume leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for just how much the railways shaped the Australia we know today — and a lingering curiosity about the roads not taken.
Author: Brian Carroll
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the thunderous arrival of the first steam locomotive on Australian soil to the sprawling transcontinental networks that stitched a vast continent together, Australia's Railway Days: Milestones in Railway History chronicles the defining moments that shaped one of the nation's most ambitious engineering endeavours. Brian Carroll presents a richly detailed account of Australia's railway heritage, tracing the evolution of the iron road from its colonial origins through to the transformative projects that connected remote outposts, drove economic growth, and forged a national identity across an unforgiving landscape. Carroll's authoritative narrative is anchored by a superb collection of historical photographs that bring the smoky, industrious spirit of Australia's railway era vividly to life. His writing illustrates not only the mechanical and logistical triumphs of railway construction, but also the human stories — the labourers, engineers, and visionaries — whose determination laid the tracks of a modern nation. A landmark work in Australian transport history, this volume leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for just how much the railways shaped the Australia we know today — and a lingering curiosity about the roads not taken.