The History of the First Locomotives in America by William H. Brown provides a rare, insightful look at life for those who witnessed the advent of the steam locomotive. Originally published in 1874, it was written from the perspective of thoe who lived during the development of this "great mechanical blessing" and evokes the spirit of the 19th century as seldom experienced in other historical works. Narrated through first-hand accounts from the traveler to engineer, private citizen to political activitist this book explores the locomotive’s evolutionary development. It traces its early struggles for acceptance, problems and advances, great debates (train vs. canal), competitions, earliest railroads, experimental locomotives, and first trains such as the "Tom Thumb," "DeWitt Clinton," and "Best Friend" all beautifully written in period vernacular. One of the most delightful features of this book is its charming artwork and illustrations. The author’s artistic skills were greatly respected, as evidenced in the compilation of extensive reviews at the end of the book. Best known for his style of profile cutting called "portraiture" (accomplished by cutting out black paper with scissors) and widely praised, he received accolades from such renowned luminaries as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun as well as other members of Congress and the Cabinet. The book is a "must have" in any historian’s library, whether novice or seasoned professor, and a wonderful book for the railroad historian, researcher, history lover and student of American culture. 304 pages. 6" x 9". Illustrations throughout. Soft cover.
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THERE is, perhaps, at the present day, no subject upon which the community at large is so poorly informed as the history of the first locomotives in America-in what year they were built, where they were constructed, and upon what railroad they were first introduced and employed in actual service. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Best Friend, Ohio Railroad, Witt Clinton, South Carolina Railroad, United States, Peter Cooper, Horatio Allen, Hudson Railroad, Stourbridge Lion, West Point Foundery, David Matthew, Ellicott's Mills, John Bull, George Stephenson, Connecticut Historical Society, John Hampson, Ross Winans, Hudson River, Tom Thumb, Pratt Street, Thurlow Weed, Charleston Courier, Green Island, Judge Gillis New!
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THERE is, perhaps, at the present day, no subject upon which the community at large is so poorly informed as the history of the first locomotives in America-in what year they were built, where they were constructed, and upon what railroad they were first introduced and employed in actual service. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Best Friend, Ohio Railroad, Witt Clinton, South Carolina Railroad, United States, Peter Cooper, Horatio Allen, Hudson Railroad, Stourbridge Lion, West Point Foundery, David Matthew, Ellicott's Mills, John Bull, George Stephenson, Connecticut Historical Society, John Hampson, Ross Winans, Hudson River, Tom Thumb, Pratt Street, Thurlow Weed, Charleston Courier, Green Island, Judge Gillis New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The History of the First Locomotives in America by William H. Brown on 4 pages
- Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe on page 230
- East and West by Gerald Green on page 230
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