Rambles In The Path Of The Steam Horse: An Off Hand Olla Podrida (1854) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104971427)

""Rambles In The Path Of The Steam Horse: An Off Hand Olla Podrida"" is a book written by Eli Bowen in 1854. The book is a collection of essays and observations on various topics related to travel, technology, and society. The title refers to the author's travels by steam-powered locomotive, which was a revolutionary mode of transportation at the time. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different topic. One section discusses the author's experiences traveling by train, including the sights and sounds of the railway and the people he meets along the way. Another section explores the impact of technology on society, including the effects of the steam engine on industry and transportation. The book also includes essays on various other topics, including the natural world, literature, and philosophy. The author's writing style is informal and conversational, with a mix of humor and insight. Overall, ""Rambles In The Path Of The Steam Horse: An Off Hand Olla Podrida"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-19th century America, as seen through the eyes of an observant and curious traveler.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: Eli Bowen
ISBN-10: 1104971429
ISBN-13: 9781104971427
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d