Excerpt from Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; The Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, on a Railroad, Navigation, and Turnpike Road
Plan, Section, and Estimate of the Grand Southern Railroad, from London, by Horsham, to Brighton, Portsmouth, and Southampton.
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Excerpt from Inland Transit: The Practicability, Utility, and Benefit of Railroads; The Comparative Attraction and Speed of Steam Engines, on a Railroad, Navigation, and Turnpike Road
I would respectfully call the attention of the reader and the public to the reports and evidence of the directors of the above railroads, given in evi dence on the London and Birmingham Railroad Bill, in the last session of Parliament, which Will be found herein, with the estimates of expense, revenue, and proceedings on that interesting and important incorporation, as well as the advantages of the Liverpool and Manchester railroad; also the Darlington and Stockton, With their respective ex pense, revenue, and benefit.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of inland transport, beginning with the inception of rail lines. The author examines the history of railroads, starting with the Manchester and Liverpool railway, one of the first to be designed for steam locomotion. The book then goes on to discuss the development of the Grand Southern, Northern, Eastern, Western, and Midland railroads, comparing their designs, costs, and revenues. The author also covers other modes of transportation, including canals and turnpike roads, and compares their efficiency and economic implications. The book concludes with a discussion of the relative advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport, examining the factors that determine their effectiveness and efficiency. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of inland transport, offering valuable insights into the relationship between transportation technology and economic progress. 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 9781334184604_0
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