Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester (eBook)

Exploring Britain's Railway Revolution: A Victorian Travel Guide

James Drake active 1825 (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1170 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766456127-5 (EAN)

Infos

James Drake's 'Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester' is a comprehensive guide to the newest mode of transportation in the early 19th century. The book not only provides practical information for travelers, such as distances and landmarks along the railway route, but also includes detailed descriptions of the towns and cities connected by the railway. Drake's writing style is straightforward and informative, catering to the practical needs of travelers. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the impact of the railway on society and commerce during the Industrial Revolution. Drake's detailed observations and meticulous descriptions offer a glimpse into the rapidly changing landscape of Britain in the 19th century. Historians and enthusiasts of railway history will find this book an essential addition to their collection. James Drake's expertise as a cartographer and travel writer is evident in this meticulously researched and well-presented guide, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of transportation and urban development.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 19th century travel guides • British railway infrastructure • Great Britain • Guidebooks • historic railway routes • History of Great Britain • literary transport guides • Liverpool and Manchester railway • public domain travel books • railroad travel • railway architecture • railway literature • Travel Literature • Victorian railway history