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The Early History of Railway Tunnels
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P4940.0
P4940
This book sets out to tell the story of tunnelling in Britain up to about 1870, when it was a question of burrowing through earth and rock with spade and explosive powder, with the constant danger of collapse or flooding leading to injury and death. It uses contemporary accounts, from the dangers of railway travel by Dickens to the excitement of being drawn through the Liverpool Wapping Tunnel by the young composer Mendelssoln. It includes descriptions from early railway company guide books, newspapers and diaries. It also includes numerous photographs and coloured architectural elevations from railway archives.
Stock Code | P4940.0 |
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Author | Pragnell H |
ISBN13 | 9781399049405 |
Format | Hardback |
Height(mm) | 234 |
Width(mm) | 156 |
Page Count | 280 |
Pictures | 80 |
Publication Date | 7 Jun 2024 |
Publication Status | Available |
Publisher | PEN & SWORD |
Record last updated | 01/08/2024 |