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Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 455 : Volume 18, New Series, September 18, 1852
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 455" by Various is a periodical collection of informative articles written during the mid-19th century. This edition discusses the advancements in continental railways, their significance for travel and trade, and perspectives on various countries' railway infrastructures. The content captures the transformative effect of railways on society and the progress of engineering across Europe." "The opening of this journal delves into the author's recent travels and observations regarding the railway systems in various European countries. The author begins with his appreciation of railways as a symbol of English modernization and discusses their impact on improving travel between nations, notably highlighting a new railway line from Paris to Strasbourg. He touches on the developments in places like Belgium, Germany, and the Scandinavian countries while emphasizing the potential benefits for trade and the easing of cultural barriers as railways connect disparate regions. The writing appeals to readers interested in transportation, social change, and the growing interconnectedness of 19th-century Europe." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2007-10-28
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