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The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel John Christopher

The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel By John Christopher

The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by John Christopher


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Summary

The first history of Brunel's lost works, by acknowledged Brunel expert.

The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Summary

The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by John Christopher

ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL is famous for the engineering wonders he left behind - from the SS Great Britain to the delights of Paddington and Temple Meads stations, but much of what he designed has been lost. From the ships Great Western and Great Eastern to the majestic water towers of Crystal Palace, the Hungerford Bridge and the South Devon atmospheric railway, many of Brunel's achievements have been lost to rebuilding, fire, neglect and scrapping. What survives of some of these structures tends to be photographic or in print form, with little extant to remind us of some of Brunel's greatness. John Christopher, author of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Through Time, takes us on a tour of the lost works of Brunel, telling the story with treasures that have been lost to us, and illustrating just why Brunel can truly be crowned as Britain's most famous engineer.

About John Christopher

John Christopher has written and edited a number of books on Engineering, Military History and Railway and Road Transport, specializing in the life and works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and being the series editor for Amberley's Bradshaw's Guides series. He has also appeared in Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys television series. In between writing books, he is a balloon pilot and Land Rover fan. He lives in Gloucestershire.

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GOR011926790
9781445600901
1445600900
The Lost Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by John Christopher
Used - Good
Paperback
Amberley Publishing
20111115
128
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