First Series of Railway Practice (Classic Reprint)

Samuel Charles Brees

ISBN 10: 133194936X / ISBN 13: 9781331949367

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book, published in 1847, offers a comprehensive look at the construction and engineering practices behind the rapidly expanding railway network of the time. The author, a prominent engineer, provides a detailed and practical guide, drawing on his extensive experience in building railways across a variety of terrains. The book delves into the intricacies of construction, covering topics like excavations, embankments, tunnels, bridges, and the laying of the permanent way. The text is accompanied by detailed drawings and plans, offering a visual representation of the engineering marvels that were transforming the landscape. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early stages of railway development, highlighting the challenges and innovations faced by engineers in this groundbreaking era. The author's meticulous attention to detail and clear explanations make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of infrastructure development and the transformative impact of railways on society. The book's insights into the complexities of railway construction provide a vital understanding of the engineering feats that underpinned the railway age. 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.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331949367_0

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: First Series of Railway Practice (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 133194936X
• ISBN-13: 9781331949367
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • General Engineering

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Excerpt from First Series of Railway PracticeAbout the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.