On Christmas Eve 1801, a thirty-year-old Cornish engineer took a few of his friends for a ride on his latest invention. It was a significant event in 19th century history for it was the world's first steam locamotive. Yet when he died 32 years later, it was in poverty and relative obscurity.
Richard Trevithick: The Man and His Machines by Anthony Burton
On Christmas Eve 1801, a thirty-year-old Cornish engineer took a few of his friends for a ride on his latest invention. It was a significant event in 19th century history for it was the world's first steam locamotive. Yet when he died 32 years later, it was in poverty and relative obscurity.
Richard Trevithick: The Man and His Machines by Anthony Burton
Anthony Burton
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Aurum Press
2000-09-01
256
1854107283
9781854107282
N/A
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