True story of 1st railway killing makes for intriguing reading

A REVIEW BY ROBERT HARDEN Special to The Item
Posted 12/11/11

The replacement of hand-operated with steam-powered printing presses in the 19th century resulted in an increase of reading material for the public as well as a corresponding increase in public literacy. Thousands followed the latest installments of …

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