This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway
from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway" by James Drake is a travel guide written in the early 19th century. This publication is intended for travelers taking the Grand Junction Railway, detailing the journey from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester, and includes an accurate map and various illustrations. The book serves to inform passengers about the scenery, historical context, and notable locations along the route, enhancing their travel experience. The opening portion introduces the reader to Birmingham, highlighting its significance as a manufacturing hub and its rich history. Drake provides a fascinating account of the city's development, including its origins, population growth, and various industries, specifically focusing on the iron and steel trade predominating in the area. He also mentions key public buildings, churches, and schools, setting a tone of pride for the town’s advancement and the prospects brought by the impending railway connection. As the narrative unfolds, it emphasizes the remarkable transformation Birmingham underwent and alludes to the emerging national importance of rail travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Drake, James, active 1825
EBook No.: 43367
Published: Jul 31, 2013
Downloads: 394
Language: English
Subject: Grand Junction Railway Company (Great Britain) -- Guidebooks
Subject: Railroad travel -- Great Britain -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway
from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester
Credits: This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary: "Drake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway" by James Drake is a travel guide written in the early 19th century. This publication is intended for travelers taking the Grand Junction Railway, detailing the journey from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester, and includes an accurate map and various illustrations. The book serves to inform passengers about the scenery, historical context, and notable locations along the route, enhancing their travel experience. The opening portion introduces the reader to Birmingham, highlighting its significance as a manufacturing hub and its rich history. Drake provides a fascinating account of the city's development, including its origins, population growth, and various industries, specifically focusing on the iron and steel trade predominating in the area. He also mentions key public buildings, churches, and schools, setting a tone of pride for the town’s advancement and the prospects brought by the impending railway connection. As the narrative unfolds, it emphasizes the remarkable transformation Birmingham underwent and alludes to the emerging national importance of rail travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Drake, James, active 1825
EBook No.: 43367
Published: Jul 31, 2013
Downloads: 394
Language: English
Subject: Grand Junction Railway Company (Great Britain) -- Guidebooks
Subject: Railroad travel -- Great Britain -- Guidebooks
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.