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The Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969

The Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969 Leisure, Home & Garden

The Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969

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Description
The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in nineteenth century Newfoundland was a reckless and even desperate experiment. The island was poor, the population small, and the local politics rife with bitter sectarian conflict. Against these unpromising odds, the Newfoundland Railway came into existence on June 29, 1898, and operated successfully for well over half a century. This book offers a comprehensive history of the Newfoundland Railway, focusing especially on the railroad's early years and the important early contributions of railway engineer R.G. Reid. A chronology and glossary are also included, along with several appendices which offer eye-witness accounts of the railway as recorded in period news articles, personal correspondence, poetry, and songs.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
240
Release Date:
2008-02-23
Publication Date:
2008-02-05
Publisher:
McFarland
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0786432616
ISBN13:
9780786432615
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
460 g
Height:
178 cm
Width:
254 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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