by Anthony Burton (Author)
On Christmas Eve 1801, a thirty-year-old Cornish engineer took a few of his friends for a ride on his latest invention. It was a significant event in 19th century history for it was the world's first steam locamotive. Yet when he died 32 years later, it was in poverty and relative obscurity.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Aurum Press
Published: 01 Sep 2000
ISBN 10: 1854107283
ISBN 13: 9781854107282