{"product_id":"the-coming-of-the-railway-david-gwyn-1st-edition","title":"The Coming of the Railway, David Gwyn — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e New Haven and London, Yale University Press, 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 416.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The hardcover binding is remarkably tight and square, featuring pristine, unbumped corners and crisp edges. The oatmeal-coloured boards remain unblemished and free of shelf-wear, while the black spine tooling is bright and entirely unoxidised. Internally, the pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and free from any foxing, tearing, or creasing. The dust jacket is similarly well-preserved, retaining its original vibrant colours with no chipping, tears, or notable rubbing. A beautiful, sharp copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true first edition, first printing of David Gwyn's comprehensive global history, confirmed by the presence of the full number line \"10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1\" on the copyright page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is richly enhanced with numerous illustrations and maps that chart the technological and economic evolution of the early iron railway. As a recently published and highly regarded academic work, first printings in this pristine condition are desirable for both collectors of railway history and industrial historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sweeping and meticulously researched study, David Gwyn chronicles the neglected early years of the iron railway, tracing its evolution from rudimentary local tracks to the technological marvel that would reshape the global economy. Spanning from 1750 to 1850, the narrative explores how brilliant experimenters, ruthless enterprise, and international cooperation propelled railway construction across continents at breakneck speed. Far beyond a simple mechanical history, Gwyn weaves together the profound social, political, and cultural impacts of this monumental invention, offering an essential and authoritative account for anyone fascinated by the dawn of the modern industrial age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54840338219347,"sku":"5358","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260823_222408.jpg?v=1788421402","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-coming-of-the-railway-david-gwyn-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}