Author: ANON.
Title: The Roads and Railroads, Vehicles, and Modes of Travelling, of Ancient and Modern Countries, with Accounts of Bridges, Tunnels, and Canals in Various Parts of the World.
Description: London: John W.Parker, 1839. 1st edition. "We have bestowed hasty glances on the people of many lands - we have seen the ancient Briton moving over his narrow trackway - we have traced the locomotive engine proceeding with astonishing speed over a smooth and elaborately-constructed line of road - and, in filling up the long interval between the states of society coeval with these two forms of locomotion, we have endeavoured to inoculate the useful lesson, that in virtuous industry and enterprise, nations, as well as individuals, find their happiness and well-being." (preface). 19.5cms x 11.5cms x 2cms. Pp.viii/340/iv(publisher's catalogue), many full page and vignette engraved illustrations, owner's small bookplate (T.Brathwaite) and old pencil price to inside front board. Dark green blind-stamped cloth, title to spine darkened, repairs to spine at some time in the past, minor bumps to front fore-edge. G+.

Keywords: Roads Railroads Vehicles Modes Travelling Bridges Tunnels Canals Trains Locomotives Telford Military Walls China Scotland Carriages Horses Steam Transport Illustrated 52689 Transport: : 19th Century


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