The Early History of Rail Transportation

By: Jeffrey, S. B.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. This book is about the early history of rail transportation, from the first wagonways to the invention of the long boiler locomotive. Readers will learn about early rail pioneers like Thomas Newcomen, Richard Trevithick, and Robert Stephenson. The book also discusses the history of the steam engine, early railways, and the Crampton locomotive.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241700397
• ISBN13: 9781241700393
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"