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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Summersdale Publishers

FORMAT: Electronic book text

ISBN: 9781786856890

RRP: £4.99

PUBLICATION DATE:
May 10, 2018

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For the Love of Trains: A Celebration of the World’s Railways

Ray Hamilton

Do you know…What are the most unusual things left behind by passengers on British trains?How China is using trains to recreate the ancient Silk Road?How many of the sixty Sherlock Holmes stories feature travel by rail?The appeal of trains travels far and wide. More than just a means of transport, these revolutionary machines connect communities, evoke memories and promise adventures galore. This fact-packed miscellany tracks their development across the globe from the earliest steam locomotives through to the superfast trains of today, stopping off along the way to explore great railway journeys, iconic stations and memorable depictions in the arts. Whether you’re a rail aficionado or a curious newcomer, this companion will keep you engrossed and entertained to the end of the line.

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Ray Hamilton

Ray Hamilton is a freelance writer and editor, whose lifelong passions are travel, languages and history. He has edited books on a wide range of subjects, including politics, history, travel, sport, Radio 4 and classical music. He previously pursued a varied career in government, the highlights of which included multilateral government negotiations in Paris and forays into sub-Saharan Africa.