The Double Gauge (1847)

The Double Gauge (1847)

Robert Stephenson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437159523
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The Double Gauge is a historical novel written by Robert Stephenson and published in 1847. The story is set in England during the early 19th century, when the railway system was rapidly developing and changing the face of transportation in the country.The novel follows the lives of two main characters, George Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who were both instrumental in the development of the railway system. George Stephenson is a self-taught engineer who is determined to build a railway line that will connect the industrial cities of the north with the capital city of London. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, on the other hand, is a brilliant engineer who is working on a competing railway line that will run from Bristol to London.As the two men work to build their respective railway lines, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, political opposition, and technical problems. Along the way, they also encounter personal struggles and conflicts, including romantic entanglements and family issues.The Double Gauge is a fascinating and engaging novel that provides a detailed and vivid portrait of the early days of the railway system in England. It is filled with historical detail and technical information about the construction of the railway lines, as well as insights into the personal lives and motivations of the two main characters. Overall, it is a compelling and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and engineering.Observations By Mr. Robert Stephenson On Mr. Brunel�������s Report On The Double Gauge.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.

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