{"product_id":"2026100010172-secondhand-great-railway-journeys-of-the-world","title":"Great Railway Journeys Of The World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew modes of travel have captured the human imagination quite like the steam locomotive, and Great Railway Journeys of the World stands as a magnificent testament to that enduring romance, chronicling seven of the planet's most breathtaking rail odysseys through the eyes of some of Britain's most celebrated writers and broadcasters. From Michael Palin's legendary traverse across the American continent to Michael Wood's journey through the Indian subcontinent, each contributor brings a distinct and vivid voice to their chosen route, painting portraits of landscapes, peoples, and cultures that unfold beyond the carriage window with cinematic grandeur.\n\nCompanion to the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, this anthology presents travel writing at its most immersive and authoritative, weaving together personal memoir, sharp social observation, and historical insight into a seamless narrative tapestry. The combined talents of Frayn, Kennedy, Kington, Palin, Robson, Thompson, and Wood ensure a richness of perspective that elevates the collection far beyond mere travelogue — each journey becomes a meditation on place, identity, and the irreplaceable thrill of slow, purposeful travel. For anyone who has ever felt the pull of a departing train, this volume will leave them longing to buy a ticket to somewhere extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51022571045083,"sku":"2026100010172-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/01087402-6124-4d12-9cc3-22bbec2cf019.png?v=1793665125","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010172-secondhand-great-railway-journeys-of-the-world","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}