02267cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000300011724500990014725000200024626400510026630000470031733600260036433700260039033800360041650000310045250800450048352011920052853400450172065300650176565300510183085600430188199900170192443367UtSlPG20260610134008.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaHE1 aDrake, James, active 182510aDrake's Road Book of the Grand Junction Railway :bfrom Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester  aSecond edition. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-07-31  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGrand Junction Railway Company (Great Britain) -- Guidebooks  aRailroad travel -- Great Britain -- Guidebooks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43367  c84206d84206