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Being The Substance Of A Series Of Papers Published In The Scotsman And Now Republished With Additions And Corrections In this fascinating book, Charles Maclaren compares the relative merits of railways, canals, and common roads as modes of transportation and commerce. He explores the economic and social benefits of e

This collection of reports from various commissioners covers a wide range of social and political topics, including poverty, education, and labor. Compiled by the British Parliament, these reports off

From The Earliest Dates To The Present Time; Volume 2 This lavishly illustrated volume offers a stunning visual survey of the world's great nations, chronicling their histories from ancient times to the present day. Written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and Jo

Although best known for his military victories against the Vikings, King Alfred was also a scholar and author. 'A Description of Europe' is one of his lesser-known works, offering insight into the wor

Interspersed With The Letters And Articles To Which He Replied, And With Notes, Biographical And Explanatory This book includes all of the letters written by Junius, the pseudonym of an anonymous author who wrote a series of letters to the British government in the late 18th century. The letters were known f

This book is a concise history of the development of the steam engine and its inventors. It covers the major innovations and breakthroughs that led to the creation of this revolutionary machine, and p

First published in 1832, Herapath's Railway Journal was an influential publication that covered all aspects of the fledgling railway industry. With insightful articles written by experts in the field,

This epic history book provides a comprehensive account of human civilization from the earliest times to the present day. Written by a team of expert scholars, this volume offers readers a detailed an