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A Passion for Steam

A Passion for Steam

by PatrickWhitehouse (Author), David St . John Thomas (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $3.34

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    Hardcover 1989

    $3.34
Synopsis

The steam locomotive was the first machine to transport people faster than animals had, and it led to enormous social and economic change, finally becoming a cult object in itself. The passion associated with the affinity surrounding the steam engine willingly surpasses all reason and has led to a myriad of heartfelt prose. This book aims to get close to the heart of the matter, combining technical knowledge with nostalgia and photographs dedicated to this unique form of power.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 28 Sep 2002
ISBN 10: 9780715313
ISBN 13: 9780715313848

Media Reviews
A book for every steam buff - nostalgic and imaginative writing is combined with vintage photographs which celebrate the joys of steam.
Author Bio
Patrick Whitehouse and David St John Thomas shared a deep love of the railways. Both authors wrote a large number of railway books, some as individuals but many in collaboration. Patrick Whitehouse was dedicated to railway preservation; his death in 1993 brough to an end a great writing partnership which sold more than a million books. David St John Thomas was the founder of David & Charles and its chairman until 1990. He lives in Nairn, Scotland.