Railways And Other Ways

Being Reminiscences Of Canal And Railway Life During A Period Of Sixty-Seven Years

von Myles Pennington

500 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Railways And Other Ways"" is a memoir written by Myles Pennington, chronicling his experiences working in the canal and railway industry for over six decades. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of his life, starting with his childhood in the 1840s and ending in the early 1900s. Pennington describes his early years working on the canals, hauling goods and learning the trade. He then moves on to his experiences working on the railways, including his time as a locomotive driver and his involvement in the construction of new lines. Throughout the book, Pennington provides detailed descriptions of the people he worked with, the challenges he faced, and the changes that occurred in the industry over time. He also shares anecdotes and personal stories that offer insight into what life was like for workers in the canal and railway industry during this period. Overall, ""Railways And Other Ways"" is a fascinating account of a bygone era, providing a unique perspective on the development of transportation in Britain during the 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Ratgeber, Sachbuch Ratgeber, Sachbuch Ratgeber, Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781432545543
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC