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Tony Vernon
Archibald Sturrock [EPUB ebook]
Pioneer Locomotive Engineer

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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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语言英语 ● 格式 EPUB ● 网页 224 ● ISBN 9780752472102 ● 文件大小 1.5 MB ● 出版者 The History Press ● 市 London ● 国家 GB ● 发布时间 2011 ● 下载 24 个月 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 2341605 ● 复制保护 社会DRM

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