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The Diaries of Edward Pease

The Diaries of Edward Pease

The Diaries of Edward Pease

The Father of English Railways
Edward Pease
Alfred Edward Pease
June 2013
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9781108062923
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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.

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    June 2013
    Paperback
    9781108062923
    448 pages
    216 × 140 × 25 mm
    0.57kg
    14 b/w illus. 1 table
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 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.
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    Facsimile of letter from George Stephenson to Edward Pease
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    Extract from the Pease pedigree
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      Author
    • Edward Pease
    • Editor
    • Alfred Edward Pease