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Trains: The Early Years (Getty Images)
Author: Beverley Cole
Hard cover with dust jacket and plastic overcover - excellent condition.
With a stunning selection of iconic photographs, "Trains: The Early Years" by Beverley Cole offers an immersive journey into the fascinating origins and development of locomotives and railways during the early years of rail transportation. Cole meticulously traces the evolution of trains from their humble beginnings as experimental prototypes to the revolutionary mode of transportation that transformed societies across the globe. Through vivid descriptions, historical anecdotes, and captivating illustrations, she delves into the technological innovations, engineering marvels, and social impacts that shaped the early history of trains. From the pioneering efforts of visionaries like George Stephenson to the expansion of rail networks during the Industrial Revolution, Cole provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how trains revolutionized travel, trade, and communication during this transformative period in history.
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