William James, 1771-1837. The man who discovered George Stephenson
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- Author(s) Macnair, Miles
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2007
- Pages 144pp; illus
- Publisher Railway & Canal Historical Society
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Provides a narrative account and re-assessment of his life with much about his business career, notably his connection with railway building. Structured in 21 chapters which include: 'Forebears, family and a new career'; 'Clutton, resignation and 'the finest situation in the kingdom', 1803-05'; 'Roads, ruts and rails'; 'Waterways and the Emperor's nugget', 1809-16'; 'Coalmines, corn and politics'; 'great expectations - the hundred mile railway, 1820'; 'Choosing the thoroughbred - and a new partner, 1821'; 'Liverpool & Manchester'; 'Distractions and diversions, 1822'; 'Prison, Canterbury and a family vendetta'; 'Revolution at Rainhill and a damp day in Liverpool, 1829-30'; 'The battle for recognition'; 'Re-assessment'. Appendices include family tree and details of his patents