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OverviewEdward 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward Pease , Alfred Edward PeasePublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9781108062923ISBN 10: 110806292 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 13 June 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface; Introductory essay on Quakerism; Biographical sketches of Edward Pease and of Rachel his wife; The diaries of Edward Pease, 1824–57; Appendices; Pedigree chart; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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