Influence of Railways

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The history of the great railway between London and Birmingham is now finished. A wonderful work it is to look upon, whether it be contemplated in its magnitude and difficulties, its science and capital, or its utility and results. It stands as much the monument of this age as any of the great works of antiquity that have been the subjects of the world's history. There is, however, this difference in its favour, that while they have been raised in the cruel exercise of despotic power, and have mainly subserved the purpose of personal vanity, this his been accomplished by the profitable...