The First Railways by Derek Hayes

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Highly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.

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The First Railways by Derek Hayes

Highly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.

Extensively travelled throughout the world amassing a wealth of information and illustrative materials. As well as a distinguished writer Derek is a professional photographer and an award-winning book designer. He has fifteen previous books to his credit, all highly illustrated histories, including the Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad (University of California Press, 2010). He is the only two-time winner of the British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical.

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ISBN 13 9780008249489
ISBN 10 0008249482
Title The First Railways
Author Derek Hayes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2017-10-05
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.