On Christmas Eve 1801, a thirty-year-old Cornish engineer took a few of his friends for a ride on his latest invention. It was a significant event in 19th century history for it was the world's first steam locamotive. Yet when he died 32 years later, it was in poverty and relative obscurity.
- ISBN10 1854107283
- ISBN13 9781854107282
- Publish Date 1 September 2000
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 December 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Aurum Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English