Travelling By Train In The Edwardian Age
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: Philip Unwin
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, 1979
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical account, Travelling By Train In The Edwardian Age, chronicles the golden era of railway journeys across Britain. Philip Unwin meticulously details the intricate network of routes, the luxurious amenities offered to first-class passengers, and the daily realities for those traveling in more modest accommodations. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of rail on Edwardian society, transforming both commerce and leisure. It presents a vivid picture of a bygone age, capturing the romance and practicalities of train travel before the advent of widespread automobile use. Unwin uncovers the technological advancements and social customs that defined this pivotal period in transportation history.
Author: Philip Unwin
Published: 1979, George Allen & Unwin
Author: Philip Unwin
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: George Allen & Unwin, 1979
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical account, Travelling By Train In The Edwardian Age, chronicles the golden era of railway journeys across Britain. Philip Unwin meticulously details the intricate network of routes, the luxurious amenities offered to first-class passengers, and the daily realities for those traveling in more modest accommodations. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of rail on Edwardian society, transforming both commerce and leisure. It presents a vivid picture of a bygone age, capturing the romance and practicalities of train travel before the advent of widespread automobile use. Unwin uncovers the technological advancements and social customs that defined this pivotal period in transportation history.