This text celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the major part of the London to Southampton, demonstrating it was not all plain sailing. Retelling in words and pictures the full story of the smallest of the four major companies of the Grouping era, with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line. The Southern devloped its own touch of magic, created the world's largest suburban electrification, and increased its passengers by 50%, despite the depression and road competition.
John Elliot Book order (chronological)
John Herbert Elliot was a British author whose works delve into the intricacies of the human experience. Through his writing, he explored the depths of the human psyche, analyzing the motivations and desires that drive human behavior. His style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of human nature. Elliot's literary contributions are marked by a thoughtful examination of moral dilemmas and the search for meaning in everyday life.
Mogul
- 125 pages
- 5 hours of reading
the making of a myth
A for Andromeda
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A new radio telescope picks up from the constellation of Andromeda a complex series of signals which prove to be a programme for a giant computer. After the computer is built it begins to relay information from Andromeda. Scientists find themselves possessing knowledge previously unknown to mankind, knowledge that could threaten the security of human life itself.