Atlas Of The World's Railways

Atlas Of The World's Railways

$25.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Brian Hollingsworth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1980

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rip to DJ with some chips and foxing around perimeter. Faded spine of DJ. Minor rip to spine of board. Some denting to spine and edges of board. Moisture damage pastedown. Tanning to block. Pages yellowed internally. Otherwise in good condition internally, all text legible.

This authoritative reference work, Atlas Of The World's Railways, presents a comprehensive visual and historical account of railway systems across the globe. It chronicles the evolution of rail transport, from its early beginnings to modern high-speed networks, detailing the engineering marvels and cultural impact of trains worldwide. The meticulously researched text, complemented by numerous maps and illustrations, uncovers the intricate routes and significant locomotives that shaped nations and connected continents. Readers will find an engaging and informative journey through the rich heritage and ongoing development of global rail infrastructure.

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Description

Author: Brian Hollingsworth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1980

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rip to DJ with some chips and foxing around perimeter. Faded spine of DJ. Minor rip to spine of board. Some denting to spine and edges of board. Moisture damage pastedown. Tanning to block. Pages yellowed internally. Otherwise in good condition internally, all text legible.

This authoritative reference work, Atlas Of The World's Railways, presents a comprehensive visual and historical account of railway systems across the globe. It chronicles the evolution of rail transport, from its early beginnings to modern high-speed networks, detailing the engineering marvels and cultural impact of trains worldwide. The meticulously researched text, complemented by numerous maps and illustrations, uncovers the intricate routes and significant locomotives that shaped nations and connected continents. Readers will find an engaging and informative journey through the rich heritage and ongoing development of global rail infrastructure.