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Author McGowan, Christopher

Title Rail, steam, and speed : the "Rocket" and the birth of steam locomotion / Christopher McGowan
Published New York : Columbia University Press, ©2004

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Description 1 online resource (x, 379 pages) : illustrations
Contents The sport of kings -- Lessons from the past -- The London challenge -- A man of principles -- Up from the mine -- Famous son of a famous father -- Rocket on trial -- The people's choice -- The dark horse -- Winning day -- Triumph and tragedy -- Boom and bust -- Beginnings and endings
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Steam locomotives -- England -- History -- 19th century
Railroads -- England -- History -- 19th century
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
Railroads.
Steam locomotives.
England.
Genre/Form History.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1423724623
9781423724629
0231509308
9780231509305
9780231134743
0231134746