Last Journey of William Huskisson
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Author: Simon Garfield
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
The Liverpool to Manchester Railway was the greatest engineering feat of its age. George and Robert Stephenson's Rocket was to become the most famous locomotive in history. William Huskisson was one of the greatest statesmen of his generation, and certainly the most accident prone.On 15 September 1830, the three met for the first time.Huskisson's fateful accident, in which the rocket crushed his leg and thigh, and is an unforgettable image of the Industrial Revolution. But what really happened on that day? How did the opening of the world's first passenger railway turn from a glorious morning into a tragic afternoon.
Author: Simon Garfield
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
The Liverpool to Manchester Railway was the greatest engineering feat of its age. George and Robert Stephenson's Rocket was to become the most famous locomotive in history. William Huskisson was one of the greatest statesmen of his generation, and certainly the most accident prone.On 15 September 1830, the three met for the first time.Huskisson's fateful accident, in which the rocket crushed his leg and thigh, and is an unforgettable image of the Industrial Revolution. But what really happened on that day? How did the opening of the world's first passenger railway turn from a glorious morning into a tragic afternoon.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.
Author: Simon Garfield
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
The Liverpool to Manchester Railway was the greatest engineering feat of its age. George and Robert Stephenson's Rocket was to become the most famous locomotive in history. William Huskisson was one of the greatest statesmen of his generation, and certainly the most accident prone.On 15 September 1830, the three met for the first time.Huskisson's fateful accident, in which the rocket crushed his leg and thigh, and is an unforgettable image of the Industrial Revolution. But what really happened on that day? How did the opening of the world's first passenger railway turn from a glorious morning into a tragic afternoon.
Author: Simon Garfield
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
The Liverpool to Manchester Railway was the greatest engineering feat of its age. George and Robert Stephenson's Rocket was to become the most famous locomotive in history. William Huskisson was one of the greatest statesmen of his generation, and certainly the most accident prone.On 15 September 1830, the three met for the first time.Huskisson's fateful accident, in which the rocket crushed his leg and thigh, and is an unforgettable image of the Industrial Revolution. But what really happened on that day? How did the opening of the world's first passenger railway turn from a glorious morning into a tragic afternoon.
Last Journey of William Huskisson
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