The Diaries of Edward Pease

The Father of English Railways

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Edward Pease

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Technology

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Edward Pease (1767–1858), who left behind extensive diaries for the years 1824–57, was dubbed the 'father of English railways' thanks to his backing of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which began operating in 1825. A prominent Quaker and woollen manufacturer in Darlington, Pease famously recruited George Stephenson (1781–1848) as the line's engineer. His great-grandson Sir Alfred Pease (1857–1939) edited these diaries for private circulation only, but was persuaded to publish them in 1907. The work includes an introductory essay on Quakerism and biographical sketches of Pease and his wife Rachel. The diaries themselves reveal, as the editor mentions in his preface, a life devoted to public and private good works. The appendices include a variety of Quaker texts and other material relating to the Pease family and the founding of the railways.

Release date Australia

June 13th, 2013

Author

Edward Pease

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Contributor

Edited by Alfred Edward Pease

Illustrations

1 Tables, black and white; 14 Plates, black and white

Pages

448

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Technology

Dimensions

140x216x25

ISBN-13

9781108062923

Product ID

21250455

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