Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Grand Junction Railway, written by Thomas Roscoe and originally published in 1839, provides a comprehensive history and description of the railway line that runs from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester. This book offers an in-depth look at the construction and development of the Grand Junction Railway, including details about the various challenges faced during its creation and the technological innovations that were necessary to make it a reality. The author also provides a detailed description of the route itself, including information about the towns and cities that the line passes through, as well as the various bridges, tunnels, and other engineering feats that were required to make the railway viable. In addition to its historical and technical information, The Book of the Grand Junction Railway also includes numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams that help readers to visualize the line and its surrounding landscape. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of British railways, as well as those interested in the development of transportation infrastructure more generally.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.
