This book covers the life and work of George and Robert Stephenson. George Stephenson as we know, had the title of 'Father of Railways'. Its an excellent book for those wanting to find out about the early beginnings and years of the Railway in the the UK. It is illustrated with portraits, drawings and maps.
The content of the book covers: The Years of Endeavor (1781 - 1830) 1. Early Days at Killingworth 2. The Safety-Lamp Controversy 3. The Birth of the Locomotive 4. The Stockton & Darlington Railway 5. A Rift in the Partnership 6. The Mines of Santa Ana 7. The First Railwaymen 8. The Battle for the Locomotive 9. The Completion of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway The Years of Fame (1830 - 1859) 10. Rails to the South 11. Building the London & Birmingham Railway 12. Fame without Fortune 13. The Stanhope & Tyne Fiasco 14. George Stephenson - The Closing Years 15. The Great Tubular Bridges 16. The End of an Era Although this book was published in 2012, it still remains a favorite amongst well known author L. T. C. Rolt's other books. The author will also be known for his books on Red for Danger and Railway Adventures. The book is retailed on Amazon.
Personal Reflection
I have found this book very interesting. It gives a lot of detail with regards to the lives of George and Robert Stephenson. In the 'Years of Fame' section great detail is given of how the London & Birmingham Railway was built, and the discussions between Joseph Locke and the Stephensons.
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