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The Life And Work Of Joseph Firbank, Railway Contractor

The Life And Work Of Joseph Firbank, Railway Contractor

Frederick McDermott

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Trenes y ferrocarriles
ISBN:
9781432677480
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The Life And Work Of Joseph Firbank, Railway Contractor is a book written by Frederick McDermott that provides an in-depth look into the life and career of Joseph Firbank, a prominent railway contractor of the 19th century. The book covers Firbank’s early life, his education, and his rise to success as a contractor, including his work on major railway projects such as the Great Northern Railway and the Midland Railway. McDermott also delves into Firbank’s personal life, including his family and social connections, as well as his philanthropic efforts. The book is a detailed and informative account of the life of one of the most important figures in the development of Britain’s railway system.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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