Stokers And Pokers Or, The London And North-Western Railway, The Electric Telegraph

Stokers and Pokers is a book written by Francis Bond Head that provides a comprehensive history of the London and North-Western Railway and the Electric Telegraph. The book explores the development of the railway and telegraph systems in England during the 19th century, with a particular focus on the role of the London and North-Western Railway and the Electric Telegraph in shaping these industries.Head delves into the technical aspects of the railway and telegraph systems, discussing the various technologies and innovations that were developed during this time. He also provides an in-depth look at the people who worked on these systems, including the engineers, telegraph operators, and railway workers who played a crucial role in their success.In addition to exploring the technical and social aspects of the railway and telegraph systems, Stokers and Pokers also examines the business side of these industries. Head provides a detailed account of the Railway Clearinghouse, an organization that was established to facilitate the exchange of goods and services between different railway companies.Overall, Stokers and Pokers is a fascinating exploration of the development of the railway and telegraph systems in England during the 19th century. It provides a detailed look at the people, technologies, and businesses that helped shape these industries and transform the way people traveled and communicated.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.