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Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; the Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, On a Rai

Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; the Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, On a Rai

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ISBN10: 1019629118
ISBN13: 9781019629116
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This fascinating report from a select committee of the House of Commons explores the benefits and drawbacks of various forms of transportation in the mid-19th century. From the comparative speed and safety of railroads to the challenges of navigation and road travel, the report presents a detailed analysis of the state of inland transit in Victorian England. It also includes testimony from leading experts and inventors, including George Stephenson.

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