Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of one of the most iconic railways in British history. Written by George Augustus Nokes, the book covers the period from the founding of the Great Western Railway in 1833 to the end of the broad gauge era in 1892.The book begins with an overview of the early days of the railway industry in Britain and the factors that led to the creation of the Great Western Railway. Nokes then goes on to describe the construction of the railway, including the challenges faced by engineers in building a line that would span the length and breadth of the country.Throughout the book, Nokes provides detailed accounts of the people who played key roles in the development of the Great Western Railway, including its founder Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He also describes the various locomotives and rolling stock that were used on the line, as well as the many stations and other facilities that were built to serve the growing number of passengers and freight.In addition to providing a fascinating account of the history of the Great Western Railway, Nokes also explores the social and economic impact that the railway had on Britain as a whole. He discusses the ways in which the railway revolutionized travel and commerce, and how it helped to shape the modern world.Overall, ""A History of the Great Western Railway: Being the Story of the Broad Gauge"" is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in railway history or the development of modern Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
