The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated

"The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated" by Dionysius Lardner is a comprehensive explanation about the United Kingdom's train lines. He discusses the engineering behind this impressive set of railways and how it connected the island kingdom with colonies abroad. His anticipation for all the progress this machinery can do is palpable in the pages of this book which allows modern readers an interesting look at the past.