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100	1		_aPike, Richard
245	1	0	_aRailway Adventures and Anecdotes: Extending over More Than Fifty Years
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-02-25
508			_aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_a"Railway Adventures and Anecdotes: Extending over More Than Fifty Years" by Richard Pike is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the influence and expansion of railways over several decades, illustrating the various adventures and incidents that occurred during this transformative period in transportation history. It aims to compile and present various anecdotal tales that capture the quirky and remarkable aspects of railway life. The opening of the book establishes the context of railways as a relatively recent development, discussing the initial skepticism about railway speed, the stories of pioneering figures like George Stephenson, and the sociocultural impact of this mode of transport. It includes anecdotes detailing early railway experiences, safety concerns, and public excitement, providing vivid examples of the challenges and triumphs faced during the infancy of railway travel. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the intertwining of human experiences and technological advancement in the history of railways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRailroads
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31395
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