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The John Bull : A British Locomotive Comes to America by David L. Weitzman (2004, Hardcover)

The story of a steam-powered wonder TheJohn Bull-- now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution -- was imported from England in 1831, and its cutting-edge design had a huge impact on American locomotive history. Used to help build and then run the first successful New Jersey railroad, theJohn Bulltransported passengers and freight between New York City and Philadelphia more quickly and efficiently than ever before. And within a few years, more than a dozen locomotives were constructed following theJohn Bull's design, helping to spawn a vigorous and vital new American industry. With detailed text and exacting pen-and-ink artwork -- including here's-how-it-works diagrams -- David Weitzman re-creates theJohn Bull's colorful history for young train buffs.

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Budding machiniacs, as well as young students of the Industrial Revolution or railroading's earliest days will echo the author's delight at this astonishing tale of enterprise and ingenious engineering." -- Kirkus Reviews "Painstakingly detailed." -- School Library Journal
Lccn
2003-044873
Dewey Decimal
625.26/1
Lc Classification Number
Tj603.4.G7w45 2004
Copyright Date
2004

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