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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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Limba Engleză ● Format EPUB ● Pagini 224 ● ISBN 9780752472102 ● Mărime fișier 1.5 MB ● Editura The History Press ● Oraș London ● Țară GB ● Publicat 2011 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2341605 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor DRM social

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