Diaries of Edward Pease - The Father of English Railways

Klappentext Edward Pease (1767-1858), who left behind extensive diaries for the years 1824-57, was dubbed the 'father of English railways' thanks to his backing of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which began operating in 1825. A prominent Quaker and woollen manufacturer in Darlington, Pease famously recruited George Stephenson (1781-1848) as the line's engineer. His great-grandson Sir Alfred Pease (1857-1939) edited these diaries for private circulation only, but was persuaded to publish them in 1907. The work includes an introductory essay on Quakerism and biographical sketches of Pease and his wife Rachel. The diaries themselves reveal, as the editor mentions in his preface, a life devoted to public and private good works. The appendices include a variety of Quaker texts and other material relating to the Pease family and the founding of the railways. Zusammenfassung Edward Pease (1767–1858), who was dubbed the 'father of English railways', left behind diaries for the years 1824–57. Published in 1907, these were edited by his great-grandson Sir Alfred Pease (1857–1939). He also includes an introductory essay on Quakerism and biographical sketches of Pease and his wife. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introductory essay on Quakerism; Biographical sketches of Edward Pease and of Rachel his wife; The diaries of Edward Pease, 1824-57; Appendices; Pedigree chart; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Edward Pease
• Assisted by: Alfred Edward Pease (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2013
• EAN: 9781108062923
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06292-3
• No. of pages: 448
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Technology
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; England, European History, Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, British & Irish history, Diaries, letters and journals, Railway technology, engineering and trades, Railway Technology, Engineering & Trades