Dangerous Days on the Victorian Railways

Feuds, Frauds, Robberies and Riots

Nonfiction, History, British, Entertainment, Humour & Comedy, General Humour
Cover of the book Dangerous Days on the Victorian Railways by Terry Deary, Orion Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Terry Deary ISBN: 9780297870593
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Publication: May 22, 2014
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Language: English
Author: Terry Deary
ISBN: 9780297870593
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Publication: May 22, 2014
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Language: English

The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train . . .

Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam, but while they squabbled over who deserved the title of 'The Father of the Locomotive' and enjoyed their fame and fortune, safety on the rails was not their priority. Brakes were seen as a needless luxury and boilers had an inconvenient tendency to overheat and explode, and in turn, blow up anyone in reach.

Often recognised as having revolutionised travel and industrial Britain, Victorian railways were perilous. Disease, accidents and disasters accounted for thousands of deaths and many more injuries. While history has focused on the triumph of engineers, the victims of the Victorian railways had names, lives and families and they deserve to be remembered . . .

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train . . .

Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam, but while they squabbled over who deserved the title of 'The Father of the Locomotive' and enjoyed their fame and fortune, safety on the rails was not their priority. Brakes were seen as a needless luxury and boilers had an inconvenient tendency to overheat and explode, and in turn, blow up anyone in reach.

Often recognised as having revolutionised travel and industrial Britain, Victorian railways were perilous. Disease, accidents and disasters accounted for thousands of deaths and many more injuries. While history has focused on the triumph of engineers, the victims of the Victorian railways had names, lives and families and they deserve to be remembered . . .

More books from Orion Publishing Group

Cover of the book The Great Philosophers: Spinoza by Terry Deary
Cover of the book After the War is Over by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Paper Chase by Terry Deary
Cover of the book The Witches of Chiswick by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Framed by Terry Deary
Cover of the book The Monterant Affair by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Child of the River by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Come, Hunt an Earthman by Terry Deary
Cover of the book The New Trek Programme Guide by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Shadow Climber by Terry Deary
Cover of the book The Urgent Hangman by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Dorothea's War by Terry Deary
Cover of the book The First Time He Died by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Mayenne by Terry Deary
Cover of the book Whispering Grass by Terry Deary
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy