Observations on a general iron rail-way (with plates and map illustrative of the plan) : showing its great superiority, by the general introduction of mechanic power, over all the present methods of conveyance by turnpike roads and canals, and claiming the particular attention of merchants, manufacturers, farmers, and, indeed, every class of society.
Main Author: | Gray, Thomas, 1787-1848 |
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Corporate Author: | Making of the Modern World |
Format: | Online Book |
Language: | English |
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London :
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy,
1823.
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Edition: | 4th ed., considerably improved. |
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