A Royal Road: Being The History Of The London And South Western Railway, From 1825 To The Present (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164546757)

A Royal Road: Being The History Of The London And South Western Railway, From 1825 To The Present (1882) is a comprehensive account of the London and South Western Railway, one of the major railway companies in England. Written by Sam Fay, a prominent railway executive of the time, the book covers the history of the company from its inception in 1825 to the year of publication, 1882. The book begins with an overview of the early years of the railway industry in England, including the development of steam locomotives and the construction of the first railways. It then goes on to detail the founding of the London and South Western Railway, its early struggles, and its eventual success in becoming one of the most important railway companies in the country.Throughout the book, Fay provides a wealth of information on the company's operations, including its routes, stations, rolling stock, and employees. He also discusses the social and economic impact of the railway on the communities it served, as well as the challenges and controversies that arose during its history.Overall, A Royal Road is an important historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the railway industry and the role of the London and South Western Railway in shaping it.This scarce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.

Author: Sam Fay
ISBN-10: 1164546759
ISBN-13: 9781164546757
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 150
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d