The Age of the Train From the Rocket to the Bullet
The Age of the Train From the Rocket to the Bullet
- ISBN 13:
9781847329035
- ISBN 10:
1847329039
- Format: Hardcover
- Copyright: 10/04/2011
- Publisher: Carlton Books
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Summary
Age of the Traincharts the history of the invention that, more than any other, came to symbolize the advance of human progress and civilization. This authoritative guide is stitched together by a meticulously researched text stretching from the origins of train travel to the glorious era of steam to today's high-speed electric trains. With beautiful photographs and a fascinating assortment of facsimile documents--including posters, timetables, and designs, along with handwritten notes, diaries, and letters-- Age of the Trainwill captivate rail enthusiasts and armchair historians alike.