Brunel: A Pocket Biography
Brunel: A Pocket Biography
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Published:
16 March, 2006
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Description
At 19, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was in charge, under his father, of an engineering work that is the wonder of Europe: the Thames tunnel, completed in 1843. This book traces Brunel's life and career, the man of immense energy who came to dominate civil engineering in the 19th century and whose legacy can still be seen nearly two centuries later. L.T.C. Rolt was one of the first narrative historians, an industrial pioneer and preservationist. During his life he was fundamental in establishing and promoting canals, waterways and railways. He was one of the first people in modern Britain to draw attention to the value of our canals as a means of transport and a source of pleasure. As well as his interest in canals he also turned his attention to neglcted railways and set up the first organisation to save and run a railway with a mainly volunteer workforce.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780750942942 |
| ISBN10 | 0750942940 |
| Number Of Pages | 128 |
| Item Weight | 130 g |
| Product Dimensions | 127 x 198 x 10 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | The History Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Author's Bio
L T C ROLT was born in Chester on 9 February 1910 and died in 1974. He was an engineer and craftsman, whose passion for Britain’s industrial heritage led him to become one of the foremost historians of the 20th century. He was joint founder of the Inland Waterways Association. He also wrote Narrow Boat, Red for Danger and the famous Landscape Trilogy.