The John Bull: A British Locomotive Comes to America
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The story of a steam-powered wonder
The John Bull -- now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution -- was imported from England in 1831, and its cutting-edge design had a huge impact on American locomotive history. Used to help build and then run the first successful New Jersey railroad, the John Bull transported passengers and freight between New York City and Philadelphi... More
The John Bull -- now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution -- was imported from England in 1831, and its cutting-edge design had a huge impact on American locomotive history. Used to help build and then run the first successful New Jersey railroad, the John Bull transported passengers and freight between New York City and Philadelphi... More
Book Information
Publisher | Farrar Straus & Giroux |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 40 |
ISBN-10 | 0374380376 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0374380373 |
Publication Date | 03/03/2004 |
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