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Tony Vernon
Archibald Sturrock [EPUB ebook]
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Born in 1816, by 1840 Sturrock was involved with Brunel and Gooch in establishing the Great Western Railway's works at Paddington and new town at Swindon. He designed locomotives and carriages which established a reputation for comfort and punctuality. This biography offers an insight into Sturrock's family life as well as his professional life.

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Idioma Inglés ● Formato EPUB ● Páginas 224 ● ISBN 9780752472102 ● Tamaño de archivo 1.5 MB ● Editorial The History Press ● Ciudad London ● País GB ● Publicado 2011 ● Descargable 24 meses ● Divisa EUR ● ID 2341605 ● Protección de copia DRM social

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