Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The evolution of the steam locomotive - cover

The evolution of the steam locomotive

George Augustus Nokes

Publisher: Librorium Editions

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

In connection with the marvellous growth of our railway system there is nothing of so paramount importance and interest as the evolution of the locomotive steam engine.
At the present time it is most important to place on record the actual facts, seeing that attempts have been made to disprove the correctness of the known and accepted details relative to several interesting, we might almost write historical, locomotives.
In this work most diligent endeavours have been made to chronicle only such statements as are actually correct, without reference to personal opinions.
In a broad sense, and taken as a whole, the old works on locomotive history may be accepted as substantially correct.
From these, therefore, and from authentic documents provided by the various railways, locomotive builders, and designers, together with the result of much original research, has the earlier portion of this account of the evolution of the locomotive steam engine been constructed. The various particulars of modern locomotive practice have been kindly supplied by the locomotive superintendents of the different British railways, so that no question can arise as to the strict accuracy of this portion of the work.
Available since: 06/01/2024.

Other books that might interest you

  • Sing Memory - The Remarkable Story of the Man Who Saved the Music of the Nazi Camps - cover

    Sing Memory - The Remarkable...

    Makana Eyre

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    In October 1942, SS guards at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp violently disbanded a rehearsal of a secret Jewish choir led by conductor Rosebery d'Arguto. Many in the group did not live to see morning, and those who survived were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Only one of its members survived the Holocaust. Yet their story survives, thanks to Aleksander Kulisiewicz. An amateur musician, he was not Jewish, but became friends with d'Arguto in Sachsenhausen. D'Arguto tasked him with a mission: to save the musical heritage of the victims of the Nazi camps. 
 
 
 
In Sing, Memory, Makana Eyre recounts Kulisiewicz's transformation from a Polish nationalist into a guardian of music and culture from the Nazi camps. Aided by an eidetic memory, Kulisiewicz was able to preserve for posterity not only his own songs about life at the camp, but the music and poetry of prisoners from a range of backgrounds. They composed symphonies, organized clandestine choirs, and gathered to perform for one another. For many, music enabled them to resist, bear witness, and maintain their humanity in some of the most brutal conditions imaginable. 
 
 
 
After the war, Kulisiewicz returned to Poland and assembled an archive of camp music, which he went on to perform in more than a dozen countries. He dedicated the remainder of his life to the memory of the Nazi camps.
    Show book
  • Hypnosis for weight loss subconscious motivation to eat healthily - A guided meditation - DST Hypno with Stu Newman - cover

    Hypnosis for weight loss...

    Stuart Newman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Hypnosis for weight loss with DST Hypno and Stu Newman is an effective way to create a subconscious motivation to eat healthily.  
Through hypnotherapy, you can re-program your mind so that you are more likely to make healthier food choices.  
This process helps you break free from unhealthy habits, such as binge eating or emotional eating.  
With the help of Stu Newman’s experienced guidance, he will guide your mind into a relaxed state in order for positive suggestions about healthy living and nutrition to be accepted by your subconscious mind.  
In addition, this type of therapy also enables you to identify any underlying issues which may have been causing cravings for unhealthy foods in the first place; thus allowing them to be addressed and resolved effectively over time.  
So if you're looking for an effective way of creating lasting change when it comes achieving long term weight loss goals then hypnosis is certainly worth considering!
    Show book
  • Classic Rock & Rock Radio Commercials - Volume 3 - cover

    Classic Rock & Rock Radio...

    Various Authors

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    This fascinating audio program includes actual radio commercials from the 1960s for the following bands: George Harrison, Nazz, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, The Steve Miller Band, Three Dog Night
    Show book
  • Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Life - cover

    Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide...

    Molly Masters

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    A beautiful, thoughtful guide to finding your perfect next read, no matter what life’s throwing at you, from the founder of Aphra a.k.a. ‘your inclusive AF feminist book club’  
Through turbulent times, stories keep us afloat. Books, particularly, console and guide us, feed our souls, and open our eyes to worlds, possibilities and experiences we may never have considered before. Many of us have been self-medicating with books for years without identifying the practice as ‘bibliotherapy’. 
This carefully curated collection will help you to identify the right reads for the right time. Whether you are in the throes of first love or the depths of heartbreak, embarking on a new beginning or questioning which path to take, use this guide to lose yourself in literature and find yourself anew, and discover the books that will always matter to you. 
Includes celebrated classics, as well as overlooked modern masterpieces, with a focus on underrepresented voices. Recommended reads, include: 
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi 
Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys 
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 
Letter to my Daughter by Maya Angelou 
The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante 
Be Not Afraid of Love by Mimi Zhu 
Bibliotherapy by Molly Masters is a top non-fiction book that offers a personal guide to self-help and growth. It's a popular and inspirational journey through the best literary works, highlighting the power of reading in shaping our mind and spirit. 
nan 
HarperCollins 2024
    Show book
  • Raising An Explosive Child With ADHD - Positive Parenting Strategies To Improve Emotional Control Self-Regulation & Defuse Situations + Anger Management For Parents - cover

    Raising An Explosive Child With...

    Grace Harmony

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    If You've Always Wanted To Establish A Harmonious Relationship With Your Oppositional Child Diagnosed With Adhd, But Often Struggle With Anger Management Then Keep Reading... 
Are you sick and tired of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, unable to connect with your child in a meaningful way? 
Have you tried countless other solutions, from traditional disciplinary methods to quick fixes, only to find that the improvements are short-lived? 
Do you finally want to say goodbye to the sacrifices you've made, both as a parent and for your child, and discover effective strategies that genuinely work for you? 
You see,  raising an oppositional child with ADHD doesn't have to be this way.  
You deserve the relationship you desire with your child, we want to help you get it. 
Here’s just a tiny fraction of what you’ll discover:The 7 Effective Ways To Navigate Oppositional Behavior And Build A Positive Connection With Your Child With ADHD And ODDThe 4 Key Insights You Should Know About Positive Parenting For Neurodivergent Children5 Harmful Myths About Raising An Oppositional Child With Adhd That Societal Norms Perpetuate, And How To Dispel ThemThe TRUTH About Raising An ODD Child That Almost Nobody Tells You The Biggest Mistake Parents Make In Managing Oppositional Behavior And How To Avoid ItThe Top 3 Recommended Resources To Help Your ADHD & ODD Child Live A Fulfilling Life 
And SO Much More! 
If You Have A Burning Desire To Connect With Your Oppositional Child, Foster Understanding, And Build A Beautiful Parent-Child Bond, Then Scroll Up And Click “Buy This Audiobook” Today.
    Show book
  • The 2030 Agenda and the Death of Freedom - cover

    The 2030 Agenda and the Death of...

    Benjamin Hunter

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Discover the Threats Lurking Behind Global Initiatives 
 
Curious about your personal freedom's future? "The 2030 Agenda and the Death of Freedom" is a revealing exploration of the hidden dangers in global initiatives impacting your life. 
 
A call to awareness: Uncover the 2030 Agenda's complexities and the potential for restricted liberties behind a seemingly benevolent vision. Examine concepts like The Great Reset, influential figures like Klaus Schwab, and institutions like the UN, prompting a critical look at these agendas. 
 
Personal intrusion concerns: The narrative exposes privacy threats from Digital IDs, governmental financial control, and Central Bank Digital Currencies, highlighting risks to personal autonomy and financial freedom through surveillance and digital tracking. 
 
Highlighting real-world impacts: Case studies on China's Social Credit System demonstrate how similar frameworks could spread globally. Chapters focus on education indoctrination and Big Tech's influence, detailing effects on individuals and small businesses. 
 
Empowering resistance: The book concludes with a call for advocacy and resistance, exploring constitutional rights and international coalitions dedicated to freedom. It offers actionable steps for sustainable resistance, motivating readers to mobilize for personal choice and economic freedom. 
 
Engage with this crucial narrative to be enlightened and empowered in the fight to preserve your freedom.
    Show book