"Rides on Railways" by Samuel Sidney is a captivating exploration of England's railway system during its rapid expansion in the 19th century. It takes readers on a tour of various railway routes, vividly portraying the landscapes, towns, and economic activities that they connect. Through a blend of personal observations, historical details, and colorful anecdotes, Sidney highlights the transformative impact of railways on travel, commerce, and society, capturing the excitement and novelty of this new mode of transportation and the diverse characters who traversed the rails, all while contrasting it with older, slower forms of transportation like horses.
Rides on Railways
By Samuel Sidney
Embark on a journey through 19th-century England, where the iron horse reshapes landscapes and lives, connecting bustling cities and curious characters along a network of tracks.
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About the AuthorSamuel Sidney was the pseudonym of Samuel Solomon, an English writer who treated the widely varied fields of agriculture and animal husbandry, railways, and emigration to Australia.
Samuel Sidney was the pseudonym of Samuel Solomon, an English writer who treated the widely varied fields of agriculture and animal husbandry, railways, and emigration to Australia.
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