{"product_id":"the-first-railroads-atlas-of-early-railroads-9780228100096","title":"The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads","description":"\u003cp\u003e A highly illustrated volume tracing the emergence of modern railways. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Praise for the author's previous title, \u003ci\u003eAmerica Discovered\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Hayes offers more than just the state's emergent political boundaries and geological elevations. He presents a fascinating, map-based chronicle of the region's legendary gold rush, the gradual domination of its railroads, the development of its diverse ethnic composition, its blazing urban cataclysms, and its role in World War II. While laudably information-dense, the text is also an appealing, highly enjoyable read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Library Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this book, Derek Hayes compiles archival maps and illustrations, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the world's early railways, as well as the locomotive and rail technology that was key to the development of those railroads. In addition to maps, the illustrations include photos of most of the surviving first locomotives from collections around the world and of replicas too, where they exist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Much of the world's early railways originated in Britain, but Hayes also considers the earliest systems in North America, continental Europe, and elsewhere. The book covers the emergence of the first steam locomotives, including the historically important Stockton and Darlington, the world's first public railway system to use steam locomotives, and Liverpool and Manchester, for its pioneering use of cast iron girders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In addition to mainstream railways, atmospheric railways are considered as well as electric railways, underground railways, monorails, and mountain (rack) railways, all of which have fascinating histories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For \u003ci\u003eThe First Railroads\u003c\/i\u003e, Derek Hayes travelled to most of the locations mentioned and visited railway museums all over the world, amassing a wealth of information and illustrative materials, including never before seen ephemera. Here he proves again his reputation for in-depth research and rare photographs and maps -- and for making it enjoyably readable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/29\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228100096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2017 pg. 19\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Derek Hayes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51924690272437,"sku":"9780228100096","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_72d293fa-c7ca-473d-a118-9608e66148fd.jpg?v=1761660446","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-first-railroads-atlas-of-early-railroads-9780228100096","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}