London: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 1979 The Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century is one of the great watersheds in world history. Of all the achievements of that remarkable era, none were greater than those so-called railway barons - hard thrusting entrepreneurs who covered the world with a web of iron and steel. Often of humble origin, their drive and ambition won them fame and fortune, and the railways of today survive as a lasting monument to their success. David Mountfield begins by describing the railway mania that swept Britain, Europe and the USA from the 1830s onwards, and then charts the careers of six entrepreneurs whose achievements really justify the title of `baron': Thomas Brassey and George Hudson in Britain, and James Hill, Edward Harriman, Jay Gould and Jim Fisk in the USA. The drama and passion of this turbulent age, with the occasional touch of scandal, is vividly conveyed, with all the atmosphere of those far-off pioneering days when an 'improbable rascal' could run a railway from an opera house. VG+ Book & Jacket Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for multiple purchases – please check out our other listings. International shipping costs will be assessed on a case by case basis.

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Bookseller: Pengilly Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004276
Title: The Railway Barons
Author: Mountfield, D
Format/Binding: Original Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0850453216
ISBN 13: 9780850453218
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1979
Bookseller catalogs: Railways For Sale;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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