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Stokers and pokers

By Sir Francis Bond Head
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The author offers a series of practical sketches explaining the construction, maintenance, and daily workings of a major railway, combining technical description with on-site observation. He examines permanent way upkeep, locomotive and carriage design, train operations at principal termini, and the organization of goods, parcels, and lost-luggage services. Detailed accounts of locomotive depots and railway towns illustrate workforce and infrastructure, while chapters on the electric telegraph and the railway clearing-house reveal communication and financial coordination. The book closes with rules, regulations, and moral reflections on the challenges of operating large-scale rail transport.

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Sir Francis Bond Head

Sir Francis Bond Head was a British author and colonial administrator known for his travel writings and explorations. His notable works include "Bubbles from the Brunnens of Nassau," which reflects his experiences in Germany, and "The Life and Adventures of Bruce, the African Traveller," a biography that chronicles the journeys of the Scottish explorer James Bruce in Africa. Head's writings often blend personal narrative with observations of the cultures and landscapes he encountered, contributing to the genre of travel literature in the 19th century. His unique perspective as both an observer and participant in the events he described offers readers insight into the era's exploration and colonialism.

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