Railway, The Mine: Lever's Illustrated Yearbook, 1861 (1861)

The Railway, The Mine: Lever's Illustrated Yearbook, 1861 is a historical book written by Ellis Lever and published in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of the railway and mining industries during the mid-19th century. The author uses illustrations and photographs to depict the various aspects of these industries, including the machinery, equipment, and workers involved.The book is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on the railway industry. It covers topics such as the history of railways, the construction of railway lines, locomotives, and the various roles of railway workers. The second section of the book is dedicated to the mining industry, with a focus on coal mining. It covers topics such as the history of mining, the different types of mines, the equipment used in mining, and the working conditions of miners.Lever's Illustrated Yearbook provides a fascinating insight into the industrial revolution and the development of the railway and mining industries during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of industry and technology. The book is also a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the people who built these industries, and the challenges they faced in doing so.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.