A Collection of the Public General Acts for the Regulation of Railways (Classic Reprint): Including the Companies, Lands, and Railways Clauses Consolidation Acts; 1838-1847, With General Ndex - Couverture souple
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Comprehensive reference to early railway law A historical compilation of public general acts, lands clauses, and railway provisions from 1838 to 1847, with an index for quick navigation. This edition includes consolidated acts, amendments, and a detailed look at how railways were regulated, built, and financed in the era.
The book presents the full statutory framework that governed early railways, including how lands were acquired, how mails moved by rail, and the powers granted to railway companies. It serves as a practical record for researchers, historians, and legal professionals interested in 19th‑century transport law and infrastructure.
- Primary text of early railways acts and related provisions
- Notes on amendments, repeals, and special acts
- Structured sections with schedules and indexes for easy reference
- Context on land purchases, compensation, and governance of railways
Ideal for readers with an interest in legal history, public policy, and the development of rail networks in Britain.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the early years of the railway industry in Britain, exploring the intersection of this new technology with the government and the public. The author examines a series of acts of Parliament passed between 1838 and 1840, focusing on how these laws shaped the development of the railway network, particularly in terms of regulating speed, safety, and the conveyance of mail and troops. The text offers a window into the rapid expansion of the railways, the growing concerns over public safety in this burgeoning industry, and the government's attempts to strike a balance between promoting innovation and ensuring responsible management. The book examines the evolution of legislation concerning the railway system, providing a valuable glimpse into the societal and political climate of the time. The detailed examination of the legal framework surrounding railway development, particularly its emphasis on safety and the integration of the postal system and the military, offers insights into the critical role the railway played in the modernization of Britain. 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 9781331992844_0
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A Collection of the Public General Acts for the Regulation of Railways Including the Companies, Lands, and Railways Clauses Consolidation Acts 18381847, With General Ndex Classic Reprint
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A Collection of the Public General Acts for the Regulation of Railways : Including the Companies, Lands, and Railways Clauses Consolidation Acts; 1838-1847, With General Ndex (Classic Reprint)
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