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Author : Edgar A. Haine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015003320135
Author : Brian Fawcett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015005353100
Author : Axel Borsdorf,Christoph Stadel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319035307
The Andes are attracting global interest again: they hold valuable mineral resources, tourists appreciate their great natural beauty and the diversity of indigenous cultures, climbers scale rock and ice faces, while many others are intrigued by regional political developments, such as the Bolivarian revolution in Venezuela or the almost unfettered hegemony of the neoliberal economic model in Chile. This volume is the first attempt for decades to present a complete overview of the longest mountain chain on the planet – a region of remarkable climatic, floristic and geologic diversity, where advanced civilization developed well before the arrival of the Spanish. Today the Andes continue to be characterized by their ethnic, demographic, cultural and economic diversity, as well as by the disparity of local socioeconomic groups. The Andean countries pursue a wide range of approaches to tackle the challenges of making the best use of their natural and cultural potential without damaging their ecological basis, as well as to overcome economic disparity and foster social cohesion. This book provides insights into this unique region and its most pressing issues, complemented by a wealth of pictures and comprehensive diagrams, which, in sum, help to better understand these fascinating mountains.
Author : William Bleasdale
Publisher : Book Guild Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Andes
ISBN : 1846247888
From the sturdy Valdwin steam locomotive to an abandoned 1918 Hunslet Saddle Tank loco, flatcars to trolley-buses, we are given a glimpse into the most remote corners of Peru, Columbia and Ecuador.
Author : Günter Dinhobl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351961004
Until now we have only had relatively narrow economic studies comparing investments in railways with investments in other fields of individual economies. 'Across the Borders' not only opens the door for fundamental new insights into a trans-national view of railway history, but also contributes to a breakthrough in the wider study of the subject, providing the first extensive historical investigation of the worldwide system of railway financing. This book provides a wide introduction to how financiers, governments and entrepreneurs in Europe managed to face the challenges of constructing and maintaining an integrated railway network, both in their own countries and their colonies. This volume offers analysis from a selection of experts exploring the trans-national investment policies of railway construction based on numerous historical case-studies. The chapters provide insight into the international opportunities that existed for railway financing, from the perspective of economic, social, transport and railway history. With contributions from authors from 19 countries the volume is a truly international work that will be of interest to academic researchers, museum staff, archivists, and anyone who has an interest in the history and development of railways.
Author : George Stuart Brady,United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015021121879
Author : United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce,George S. Brady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UIUC:30112071972985
Author : Sarah Baxter
Publisher : Aurum
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781781319383
History is everywhere, and is never as complete as when it can be accessed on a part of history itself. The locomotive is one of the great steps in progress of civilisation that undoubtably connects us to land and history that was shaped by the machine itself. Although a basic form of railway, or rutway, did exist in Ancient Greek and Roman times – notably the ship trackway between Diolkos and the Isthmus of Corinth around 600 BC – it would take several thousand years before the first fare-paying passenger service was launched in the early nineteenth century. Some two hundred years on, it is possible to travel by train to some of the world's most remote and remarkable destinations, and track the many wonderful legacies of the Earth's extensive history – man-made and otherwise. From prehistoric rock formations to skyscraper cities, slow steam engines to high-speed bullet trains, let A History of the World in 500 Railway Journeys be your guide. Through its beautifully illustrated pages, and 500 awe-inspiring railway journeys, you can chart your own transcontinental itinerary through time. Chug through canyons, steam past ancient monuments, speed through cities, luxuriate in the railcars of presidents and queens, or make express connections between key historical moments or epic eras, A History of the World in 500 Railway Journeys has it all. A must-read for travellers, railfans and history buffs alike, offering inspiration and information in equal measure.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Commerce
ISBN : IND:30000097981165
Author : W. Rodney Long
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : Railroads
ISBN : CORNELL:31924013864404
Author : United States. Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Public utilities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210307877
Author : Michael Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UVA:X004836984
It was not until long after his grandmother, Sophie, had died, that Michael Jacobs was eventually permitted to read the lengthy and passionate letters that his grandfather Bethel had written her from nine thousand miles away. In these letters, Jacobs discovered a remarkable story of hardship, deprivation and enduring love. His grandfather's work on the railway through the Andes was exhausting and desperately lonely. He had little in common with his fellow workers and became consumed by a mounting despondency, from which only his love for Sophie could save him. But, as the months and years of separation passed, the world in which Sophie was blossoming appeared more and more remote from his own. Michael Jacobs' journey back through time takes him from a rain-swept Hull churchyard to desolate Antofagasta in Chile and to the former silver capital of Potosí. Climbing through ghostly, lunar-like scenery towards the snow-capped summits of the Andes, he follows the route of his grandfather's railway - across giant rocky plateaux, through terrifyingly steep gorges and valleys of tropical lushness, and past grim mining townships buffeted by winds, rain and snow - to reveal an extraordinary love story.
Author : Dr. Abha Singh
Publisher : SBPD Publications
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Part – A Fundamental of Human Geography 1.Human Geography : Nature and Scope, 2. Population of the World : Distribution, Density and growth, 3.Population Composition, 4.Human Development, 5.Primary Acyivities, 6.Secondary Activities, 7.Tertiary and Quaternary Activiteis, 8. Transport and Communication, 9 . International Trade, 10.Human Settlement, Part – B India – People and Economy 1.Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition, 2. Migration – Types and Consequences, 3 .Human Development, 4. Human Settlement,5. Land Resources and Agriculture, 6. Water Resources, 7. Mineral And Energy Resources, 8. Manufacturing Industries, 9. Planning and Sustainable Development in India Context, 10. Transport and Communication, 11.International Trade, 12. Geographical Perspective on Selected Issuses and Problems, Part – C Practical Work 1.Data : Sources and Collection, 2. Data Processing, 3. Graphical Representation of Data, 4. Use of Computer in Data Processing and Mapping, 5. Field Surveys, 6 .Spatial information Technology. Board Examinations Paper
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C2622250
Author : James Bryce Viscount Bryce
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:4066339542075
South America: Observations and Impressions by James Bryce Viscount Bryce is a comprehensive exploration of South America's diverse landscapes, cultures, and histories. This corrected and revised edition offers readers Bryce's keen observations and insightful reflections, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in understanding the continent's rich tapestry.