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Rails Of The World
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : en
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Release Date : 1977
Rails Of The World written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by David R. Godine Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Birds categories.
Pairing S. Dillon Ripley's quarter century of study with over 70 color and black-and-white illustrations by J. Fenwick Lansdowne, this book marks a memorable ornithological publishing event. Both the book's subject matter and its manner of production--lavishly illustrated, printed on special paper with relentless attention to every detail--represent worthy objects of celebration and preservation.
Rails Of The World
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Rails Of The World written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Rails (Birds) categories.
Rails Of The World
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Rails Of The World written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with categories.
Rails
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Author : Barry Taylor
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-08-30
Rails written by Barry Taylor and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-30 with Nature categories.
This is a guide to rails, a relatively homogeneous family of birds spread throughout the world. Barry Taylor and Ber van Perlo have described and illustrated 145 species of rails, including two that are newly described, and also ten that are recently extinct and two that are almost certainly extinct. The book, based on up-to-date references and on new observations, is the first to give comprehensive information on field identification (including voice), covering all species and races for which details are known. It is also the first to provide descriptions of the immature and juvenile plumages of many species. The authors provide a detailed summary of current knowledge of all aspects of rail biology and their often complex behaviour, social structure, and family life. They explain how such apparently poorly flying birds can undertake intercontinental migrations and are such widespread and successful colonists of remote oceanic islands. They also discuss the remarkable ease and speed with which species on such islands have evolved into flightless forms in the absence of predators, a fact that has led to the rapid extinction of numerous island taxa following the arrival of man. Rail habitats are fast disappearing, say the authors, and many rails become endangered before enough is known about them to plan effective conservation measures. The book provides information on distribution, status, habitat requirements, and current threats, and it gives conservation priorities for threatened species.
Rails Of The World A Compilation Of New Information 1975 1983 Aves Rallidae
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : de
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Rails Of The World A Compilation Of New Information 1975 1983 Aves Rallidae written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with categories.
Rails Of The World A Compilation Of New Information 1975 1983 Aves Rallidae
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Rails Of The World A Compilation Of New Information 1975 1983 Aves Rallidae written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Rallidae categories.
Rails Of World Portfolio Edn
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Author : Sidney Dillon Ripley
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian
Release Date : 1984-01-17
Rails Of World Portfolio Edn written by Sidney Dillon Ripley and has been published by Smithsonian this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984-01-17 with Science categories.
Blood Iron And Gold
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Author : Christian Wolmar
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
Release Date : 2009-12-01
Blood Iron And Gold written by Christian Wolmar and has been published by Atlantic Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-01 with History categories.
The birth of the railways and their rapid spread across the world triggered economic growth and social change on an unprecedented scale. From Panama to the Punjab, Tasmania to Turin, Blood, Iron and Gold describes the vision and determination of the pioneers who developed railways that would link cities that had hitherto been isolated, and would one day span continents. Christian Wolmar reveals how the rise of the train stimulated daring feats of engineering, architectural innovation and the rapid movement of people and goods around the world. He shows how cultures were enriched - and destroyed - by the unrelenting construction and how the railways played a vital role in civil conflict, as well as in two world wars. Blood, Iron and Gold tells the dramatic story of how the railways changed the world.
Rails Around The World
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Author : Brian Solomon
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Rails Around The World written by Brian Solomon and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Transportation categories.
In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian and photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains and locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam and electric-diesel machines designed and built by the likes of Baldwin and General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight and commuter trains in Europe and Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, and most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, and Asia. Topics covered include: The Consolidation Type – The most prolific steam locomotive design in America and one of the most common types around the world. Electric pioneers – The earliest commercial applications for Edison, Tesla, and Siemens. Featuring hardware from Germany and Scandinavia. Gas-Electrics and Wind-splitters – Pioneering aerodynamic trains that looked like machines dreamed up by Rube Goldberg. Budd stainless-steel streamliners – Burlington’s famous Zephyr and the trains it inspired swept public imagination. Britain’s Sir Nigel Gresley and his remarkable locomotives – Includes World Famous Flying Scotsman and steam speed record holder Mallard . Electro-Motive’s F-unit – The iconic American diesel that killed steam. Germany’s Flying Hamburger – The pioneer high-speed diesel streamliners from 1932. Stanier’s Black Five and 8F 2-8-0 – Trendsetting British designs that found widespread application as far afield as Turkey and Egypt. Spanish TALGO trains – Innovative lightweight passenger trains sold around the world. Japanese Shinkansen trains – These record-breaking electric trains are the epitome of high-speed rail. French TGVs – Some of the world’s fastest services with trains operating in more than a dozen nations. Soviet M62 diesel – Soviet-era relics continue to work in the former Eastern Bloc. Swedish Rc Electrics – Over the last 50 years, these icons have worked in countries across Europe, as well as Iran. Siemens Vectron – During the last decade this versatile electric design has rapidly displaced older electric locomotives across Europe. In addition to learning about the technology, railfans learn about significant designers, builders, and operators. When it comes to illustrated histories of railroading spanning time and nations, fans of heavy iron will be hard-pressed to find a more compelling collection.
The World The Railways Made
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Author : Nicholas Faith
language : en
Publisher: Random House (UK)
Release Date : 1990
The World The Railways Made written by Nicholas Faith and has been published by Random House (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Transportation categories.
Between 1825 and 1914 railways redefined, transformed, and extended the limits of the civilized world. This book explores the way in which this offshoot of industrial technology was used across the globe and in what ways it altered the countries and the peoples to which it came.