Rocket Boy Eyewitness To The Early Railways


Rocket Boy Eyewitness To The Early Railways
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Train


Train
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Author : John Coiley
language : en
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Release Date : 2000

Train written by John Coiley and has been published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.


Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.



Rail Steam And Speed


Rail Steam And Speed
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Author : Christopher McGowan
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2004-11-10

Rail Steam And Speed written by Christopher McGowan and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-10 with Technology & Engineering categories.


From October 6 through 14, 1829, in a small village just outside Liverpool, England, ten thousand spectators gathered to witness one of the most remarkable events of the Industrial Age: a battle among locomotives that became known as the Rainhill Trials. Five machines were entered in the competition: the horse-powered Cycloped attained a top speed of only five miles per hour, while Perseverence—which looked like a giant iron bottle standing upright atop four wagon wheels—creaked along at a walking pace. But the three-way race between Robert Stephenson's Rocket, Timothy Harworth's Sans Pareil, and the crowd favorite, John Braithwaite and John Ericson's Novelty, astonished the gathered crowds. The unfamiliar clank of machinery, huge billows of steam, and unprecedented speeds of thirty miles per hour thrilled the crowds during the trials'carnival-like atmosphere. The Rocket won the competition, though it had been claimed that the machine was not the superior locomotive. Rail, Steam, and Speed explains why and offers an absorbing account of the trials, people, and science that gave birth to steam locomotion. The purpose of the trials had been to find a locomotive that could maintain a speed of ten miles per hour for a round trip totaling thirty-five miles, the distance separating Liverpool and Manchester, which were soon to be linked by the world's first passenger railway. But what was achieved during those nine days became a benchmark of the Industrial Revolution. Bringing the excitement of this great drama to life, Christopher McGowan introduces us to such pioneers as George Stephenson, who started as a colliery boy and finished as the father of the railways; John Ericsson, a Swedish Army officer who invented a new kind of locomotive in England but spent most of his life in the United States, where he built the Monitor for the Union Navy; and Richard Trevithick, whose eleven-year adventure in South America included winning and losing several fortunes, deserting Bolivar's army, and escaping the jaws of a crocodile. He encountered George Stephenson's son Robert in a Colombian hotel in one of the most bizarre meetings of the age. But the real stars are the locomotives themselves. McGowan shows how locomotives work and how they were developed—from the gargantuan beam engines condensing low-pressure steam inside enormous cylinders to the small, high-pressure-driven engines of the maverick miner Trevithick. He adapted the engines to power road carriages, but atrocious roads led him to build an engine that could run on rails. And so was born the world's first steam locomotive and modern transportation.



The Engineering And History Of Rocket


The Engineering And History Of Rocket
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Author : Michael R. Bailey
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2000

The Engineering And History Of Rocket written by Michael R. Bailey and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Business & Economics categories.


From June 2000, George and Robert Stephenson's world-famous Rocket will once again be on public display at the Science Museum. This book describes the research project undertaken in 1999 at the National Railway Museum to investigate the locomotive's engineering and history through both industrial archaeology and archival research. Comprehensively illustrated, this is a fascinating exploration of the development of one of the British Industrial Revolution's most important and enduring icons, which will be of lasting value to anyone with an interest in both railway history and industrial archaeology.



Early Railways


Early Railways
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Author : Andy Guy
language : en
Publisher: Shire Publications
Release Date : 2011-05-24

Early Railways written by Andy Guy and has been published by Shire Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-24 with Transportation categories.


To many people, the history of the railway begins with the opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway in 1830. By that time, however, the concept of the railway in Britain was already over 250 years old, a fascinating but little-known period of experimentation, improvement and invention which included such remarkable features as an Elizabethan 'Scalextric', an early 'JCB' and an engine fitted with steam-powered legs. Innovations such as iron rails, inclines and the pioneering locomotives were gradually introduced, so that by 1830 the basic principles of the modern railway were already in place. Never again would the industry see such fundamental development; indeed, today both Britain and North America still use what is essentially a Georgian railway.



Train


Train
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Author : John Coiley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Train written by John Coiley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Railroads categories.


Help your child learn about trains with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From the incredible train that has no wheels to the world's great subway systems; let your child discover the amazing story of trains- from the days of steam to the high-speed marvels of today and the future. They'll discover more about trains by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about trains. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.



Rocket Boys


Rocket Boys
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Author : Homer Hickam
language : en
Publisher: Delta
Release Date : 2000-01-11

Rocket Boys written by Homer Hickam and has been published by Delta this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.


The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer space . . . and who made those dreams come true. With the grace of a natural storyteller, NASA engineer Homer Hickam paints a warm, vivid portrait of the harsh West Virginia mining town of his youth, evoking a time of innocence and promise, when anything was possible, even in a company town that swallowed its men alive. A story of romance and loss, of growing up and getting out, Homer Hickam's lush, lyrical memoir is a chronicle of triumph—at once exquisitely written and marvelously entertaining. Now with 8 pages of photographs. A number-one New York Times bestseller in mass market, brought to the screen in the acclaimed film October Sky, Homer Hickam's memoir, nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, comes to trade paperback with an all-new photo insert. One of the most beloved bestsellers in recent years, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir. A powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the end of the 1950s, it is the story of a mother's love and a father's fears, of growing up and getting out. With the grace of a natural storyteller, Homer Hickam looks back after a distinguished NASA career to tell his own true story of growing up in a dying coal town and of how, against the odds, he made his dreams of launching rockets into outer space come true. A story of romance and loss and a keen portrait of life at an extraordinary point in American history, Rocket Boys is a chronicle of triumph.



Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France


Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-05-01

Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France written by DK and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Travel categories.


DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. Now available in PDF.



The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer


The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer
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Author : Samuel Smiles
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1862

The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer written by Samuel Smiles and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1862 with categories.




The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer Abridged


The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer Abridged
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Author : Samuel Smiles
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1859

The Story Of The Life Of George Stephenson Railway Engineer Abridged written by Samuel Smiles and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1859 with categories.




Rocket Boys


Rocket Boys
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Author : Homer H. Hickam
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2000

Rocket Boys written by Homer H. Hickam and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Aerospace engineers categories.


Homer Hickam, a NASA engineer, recounts his childhood in Coalwood, a West Virginia mining town, and discusses his dreams of launching rockets into outer space, and how he made those dreams come true.