The Romance of Engineering (Classic Reprint): Stories of the Highway, the Waterway, the Railway, and the Subway - Couverture souple
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This book investigates the romantic aspects of road, waterway, railway and subway construction, digging up anecdotes and forgotten tales that speak to the lengths pioneers went through to build the world's most impressive feats of engineering. From the highways of ancient Rome to the canals of 18th-century England, the author presents a behind-the-scenes look at the personal sacrifices, ingenuity and determination of those who laboured to connect the world. The book is a wild tour-de-force through the forgotten and endangered corners of our history, filled with adventure, history and lost stories. It is a sweeping saga of creation and human endeavour, revealing the history of our infrastructure as it has never been told.
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The Romance of Engineering: Stories of the Highway, the Waterway, the Railway
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the romantic aspects of road, waterway, railway and subway construction, digging up anecdotes and forgotten tales that speak to the lengths pioneers went through to build the world's most impressive feats of engineering. From the highways of ancient Rome to the canals of 18th-century England, the author presents a behind-the-scenes look at the personal sacrifices, ingenuity and determination of those who laboured to connect the world. The book is a wild tour-de-force through the forgotten and endangered corners of our history, filled with adventure, history and lost stories. It is a sweeping saga of creation and human endeavour, revealing the history of our infrastructure as it has never been told. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331949749_0
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The Romance of Engineering Stories of the Highway, the Waterway, the Railway, and the Subway Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331949749
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The Romance of Engineering Stories of the Highway, the Waterway, the Railway, and the Subway Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331949749
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