Richard Trevithick by Anthony Burton

Richard Trevithick by Anthony Burton

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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.

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Richard Trevithick 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.
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ISBN 13 9781854107282
ISBN 10 1854107283
Title Richard Trevithick
Author Anthony Burton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 2000-09-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.