Groves, Derek.
The Roof of Africa on Wheels:
(Alfresco Books, 1999).
Commentary by Jon Amos. Foreword by Chris Bonnington. Jon Amos became a paraplegic following a road accident when just 17. Since then he has advanced the awareness of what a person with a disability can achieve by the challenges he has personally undertaken, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process. In 1998 he attained an altitude record by someone in a wheelchair - 16,040 feet up Mount Kilimanjaro. This book vividly describes the preparation and actual ascent by Jon and the team. With a fascinating selection of colour photographs, this story of Jon's grit and determination, and the dedicated teamwork of those who accompanied him, makes inspiring reading. Paperback. Fine. 104pp. Order No. NSBK-A6269
Keywords: 1873727119, Africa, African, Derek Groves, Alfresco Books, Jon Amos, Chris Bonnington, wheelchairs, mountains, mountaineering, disabilities, disability, teamwork, climbing, Mount Kilimanjaro, twentieth century, paraplegics, paraplegic sports, Moshi International School, Moshi Club, Tanzania, wheelchair sport, British Wheelchair Sports Foundation, Marangu Gate, Tanzanian National Parks, TANAPA, Arusha, Mkombozi Street Kids Project, Kishari Orphanage, Mandara Hut, Brice Bennett's Trekking Lodge, Horombo, Kibo, Mwereni Primary School, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, KCMC, Arusha National Park, Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lodge, Poverty Africa, Cyclone Wheelchairs
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McCloskey, Donald, N., ed.
Essays on a Mature Economy: Britain After 1840: Papers and Proceedings of the MSSB Conference on the New Economic History of Britain, 1840-1930, held at Eliot House, Harvard University, 1-3 September 1970
(Methuen, 1971).
Hardback. Very good in sl faded dw. xv + 439pp. Order No. NSBK-A4659
Keywords: 0416082408, Mathematical Social Science Board, economy, economists, economics, demography, capital, capitalism, Britain, British, history, steam, 416082408, Victorian, nineteenth century, industry, industrial, Atlantic economy, American iron production
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Spence, Jeoffry.
Victorian and Edwardian Railways from Old Photographs:
(Batsford, 1975).
Hardback. Very good in faded, slightly marked dustwrapper creased / chipped at top. pp. Order No. NSBK-A14906
Keywords: 0713430443, railways, trains, steam trains, Victorian, nineteenth century, 19th, Edwardian, travel, transport, railways, history, locomotives
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Wojtczak, Helena.
Railwaywomen: Exploitation, Betrayal and Triumph in the Workplace. (CD Rom)
(Hastings Press, 2005).
Please note that this is a CD (not an actual book) containing the book in electronic format. Foreword by Dr Colin Divall, Professor of Railway Studies. The first and definitive history of women working on the railways of Britain from 1830 to 2005, encompassing both manual and clerical staff and, to a lesser extent, shipping, workshop and catering employees. Contains a lot of material about women filling men's uniformed railway roles during the two world wars and over 200 photographs, most of which have never before been published. An entertaining read, which is also well-referenced to satisfy academics. CD. New, in perfect condition. pp. Order No. NSBK-C15915
Keywords: women, woman, gender, women's work, women and work, railways, railway workers, trains, steam, railwaywoman, railwaywomen, steam engine drivers, sexual discrimination, equal rights, harassment, workplace, workers, Britian, British, England, English, history, transport, British Rail, railway history, twentieth century, 20th
Price £15.00.
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Armstrong, Richard.
Powered Ships: the Beginnings
(Ernest Benn, 1975).
Hardback. Ex library with usual marks left by library stamps / stickers, otherwise good in dustwrapper. 144pp. Order No. NSBK-A3753
Keywords: 0510126111, ship, ships, powered, transport, economic, history, seas, commerce, commercial, travel, steamer, steamers, steam, navigation, nautical, maritime
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Ellis, Chris.
Practical Model Trains:
(Temple Press, 1983).
Hardback. Interior of (otherwise good) dustwrapper slightly stained, otherwise very good. 144pp. Order No. NSBK-A14920
Keywords: 0600349748, model trains, model railways, transport, hobbies, steam, leisure
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Ryan, John and Jeuda, Basil.
Railway Postcard Scenes of Cheshire:
(Cheshire Libraries, 1987).
Paperback. Spine sun-faded and lightly creased, otherwise good, large format. pp. Order No. NSBK-A14899
Keywords: B001AGI5CS, Cheshire, steam trains, railways, postcards, postcard, history, locomotives, history, Chester, Northwich, Wirral, Crewe, lines, travel, transport
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Bray, Maurice I.
Railway Picture Postcards:
(MPC, rpt., 1991).
Paperback. Spine and front cover creased, otherwise good. 240pp. Order No. NSBK-A6230
Keywords: 0861903137, railways, steam trains, trains, transport, engines, vehicles, travel, postcards, pictures, nineteenth century, twentieth century, railway ships, docks, royal trains, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, Great Western Railway, locomotives, trams, traffic, The London and North Western Railway, photographs, photography, collectors, hobbies, hobby, entertainment, leisure, Britain, British, England, English, history
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Harper, Edith K.
A Cornish Giant: Richard Trevithick
(E. & F. N. Spon, 1913).
Paperback. Ex library with usual library stamps and markings. Covers soiled, some wear and chipping to edges, otherwise good. 61pp. Order No. NSBK-A15193
Keywords: B002JJLYGO, Cornwall, Cornish, engines, locomotives, railways, steam, history, Richard Trevithick, engineers, mechanical, pamphlets, booklets, booklet, pamphlet, eighteenth century, nineteenth century
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Bamford, Samuel.
Passages in the Life of a Radical:
(OUP, 1984 rpt of 1884 text).
Preface by Tim Hilton. Paperback. Back cover slightly soiled, otherwise good. 368pp. Order No. NSBK-A814
Keywords: 0192814133, radical, Britain, British, England, English, history, radicals, radicalism, samule banford, autobiography, autobiographies, working class, working classes, hampden clubs, peterloo massacre, manchester, weavers, nineteenth century, 19th century
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