Fred Dibnah's Age of Steam

by Fred Dibnah & David Hall

The late Fred Dibnah was passionate about steam-powered machines and spent much of his life studying their construction and history. In this, his final book, he tells us about some of his favourite engines and demonstrates how steam power played a fundamental role in the Industrial Revolution.

Introducing us to the great pioneers of steam - including James Watt, Richard Trevithink, George and Robert Stephenson and his own particular hero, Isambard Kingdom - Fred explores the lives and works of these legendary figures and reveals the genius of their achievements.

Complete with a comprehensive list of steam-related sites to visit all over the UK, this is a compelling history of this romantic form of power and an essential guide for anyone fascinated by the wonderful world of steam.

192 pages, Hardcover

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really well scripted book. Written virtually as the man would have spoken, Fred was not a man of words, he was a man of action. He could make anything but he could not write it down. He had a wonderful gift. He could tell a good story. His was a factual statement. He knew what was good and he knew how to explain it in lay-man terms. This book tells of the men he admired , what they did and how they did it. It really is a very good read, It is factual and accurate but not wordy. He was in awe of these men, but he built his own steam engine and he dug a mine in his back garden. How many people could even think of doing that.