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The last journey of William Huskisson / Simon Garfield.
Lippincott Library HE3020.L5 G37 2002
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LIBRA - Athenaeum of Philadelphia Circulating DA506.H88 G37 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Garfield, Simon.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Huskisson, W. (William), 1770-1830.
- Huskisson, W.
- Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
- Liverpool and Manchester Railway. (Corporate Name).
- Railroad accidents--England--History--19th century.
- Railroad accidents.
- Rocket (Steam locomotive)--History.
- Rocket (Steam locomotive).
- Liverpool & Manchester Railway--History.
- History.
- England.
- Local Subjects:
- Huskisson, W. (William), 1770-1830.
- Liverpool & Manchester Railway--History.
- Genre:
- Endpapers (Binding)
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 243 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London : Faber, 2002.
- Summary:
- The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the greatest engineering feat of its age. George and Robert Stephenson's "Rocket" was to become the most famous locomotive in history. William Huskisson was one of the greatest statesmen of his generation. On 15th September 1830, the three met.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Maps on lining papers.
- Local Notes:
- Athenaeum copy: Gift of George H. Strimel, Jr.
- ISBN:
- 0571210481
- OCLC:
- 59462881
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