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Diverging Tracks : American Versus English Rail Travel in the 19th Century
Overview
The advent of mass railroad travel in the 1800s saw the extension of a system of global transport that developed various national styles of construction, operation, administration, and passenger experiences.
Drawing on travel narratives and a broad range of other contemporary sources, this history contrasts the railroad cultures of 19th century England and America, with a focus on the differing social structures and value systems of each nation, and how the railroad fit into the wider industrial landscape.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781476671543
- ISBN-10: 1476671540
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Publish Date: January 2019
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Page Count: 305
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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