Our Iron Roads - Frederick Smeeton Williams - Bog

""Our Iron Roads: Their History, Construction, And Social Influences"" is a book written by Frederick Smeeton Williams and published in 1852. The book is a comprehensive account of the history, construction and social impacts of iron roads, which refers to the railways that were built during the Industrial Revolution. The book is divided into three sections. The first section covers the history of iron roads, from their inception in the early 19th century to their expansion and development in the mid-19th century. The second section covers the construction of iron roads, including the engineering challenges and technological innovations that made them possible. The third section explores the social influences of iron roads, including their impact on commerce, industry, and society as a whole.Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed descriptions of the various types of iron roads, their construction methods, and the social and economic impacts of their development. He also discusses the key figures and organizations involved in the building and operation of iron roads, as well as the political and economic factors that influenced their growth.""Our Iron Roads"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and its impact on society. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the technological and social changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution, and sheds light on the ways in which railways transformed the world we live in today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.