This illuminating book details the causes and effects of railway accidents in the late 19th century. Drawing on firsthand accounts and detailed research, it offers insights into the dangers and challenges faced by railway workers and passengers alike. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and the ways that technology can both help and harm. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.