Last Journey of William Huskisson

The story of England's first railway fatality sounds grim, but this Faber gem transforms tragedy into compelling historical narrative. William Huskisson, a prominent politician, met his untimely end beneath Stephenson's Rocket in 1830—a moment that captures the terror and promise of the railway age. Meticulously researched and beautifully told, this is history that reads like drama. Perfect for lovers of Victorian-era tales, railway enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the peculiar accidents that shaped modernity.