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It is singular that of all modes of transit, the safest the cheapest - and the best - alone, should have excited the hatred of the Times. In pursuing its own career Of wealth, no means are untried, and no expense is spared to procure the latest intelligence with rapidity. Overland routes to India, expresses across deserts, steam-ships over seas, and couriers over mountains, are all legitimate and fair adjuncts, to the trade of a newspaper, and the public are thought to be under an Obligation to a journalist, who takes so much trouble, and expends such vast sums, to stand first in the market, as a vendor of exclusive intelli gence. But when a number of capitalists unite to construct a Railway, to give to a country, what Lord Bacon said was essential to make a nation great and prosperous, viz.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of railways in Great Britain, focusing on their impact on trade, industry, and society. Tracing their development from early horse-drawn lines to the steam locomotives that revolutionized transportation, the author examines how railways transformed the movement of goods and people, stimulated economic growth, and shaped the physical and social landscape of the country. Through detailed analysis of parliamentary debates, company records, and contemporary accounts, the book presents a comprehensive account of the challenges and controversies surrounding railway construction and operation, highlighting the interplay between technological innovation, government regulation, and public opinion. By examining the broader historical context, the author offers insights into the political, economic, and social forces that shaped railway development in Britain, providing a deeper understanding of the relationship between transportation and societal change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331768664_0
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