Giants of steam
Jonathan Glancey
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Giants of steam
Published
2014
Publisher
Atlantic Books, Limited
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9781782395669
Description
Jonathan Glancey is a lifelong steam enthusiast who has oiled, fired and driven, as well as watched and listened to, steam locomotives around the world. In Giants of Steam, he turns his enthusiastic and knowledgeable attention to the thrilling story of the last, and greatest, generation of steam railway locomotives in regular main line service. Designed and built chiefly by the railways and workshops of Britain, France, Germany and the United States, these powerful and beautifully designed machines would take steam locomotive technology to new heights set against a backdrop of the political upheavals and military conflicts of the mid twentieth century.
A history of the growth of the steam-engine
The Three Railway Engines
Thomas & friends
The MDC Shay handbook
The history of the first locomotives in America
Rusty's Train Ride
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Giants of steam?
This edition of Giants of steam has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Giants of steam?
For most readers, Giants of steam typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Giants of steam?
The estimated word count for Giants of steam is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Giants of steam?
Giants of steam was written by Jonathan Glancey.
When was Giants of steam published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.