The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.86 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0228100097 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hayes lives in White Rock, B.C. He is the distinguished author of nine illustrated historical books. He is the only two-time winner of the British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing. Derek Hayes is the author of America Discovered, and the bestselling Historical Atlas Series, which includes Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad and Historical Atlas of the United States.
Much of the world's early railways originated in Britain, but Hayes also considers the earliest systems in North America, continental Europe, and elsewhere. Praise for the author's previous title, America Discovered:"Hayes offers more than just the state's emergent political boundaries and geological elevations. While laudably information-dense, the text is also an appealing, highly enjoyable read." --Library Journal In this book, Derek Hayes compiles archival maps and illustrations, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the world's early railways, as well as the locomotive and rail technology that was key to the developm
. About the Author Derek Hayes is the author of America Discovered, and the bestselling Historical Atlas Series, which includes Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad and Historical Atlas of the United States. Hayes lives in White Rock, B.C. He is the only two-time winner of the British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing. He is the distinguished author of nine illustrated historical books