Ghost Railways Of Australia

Ghost Railways Of Australia

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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: Robin Bromby
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Lothian Books Sydney, 2006

Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minimal wear and tear to DJ, slight scuff marks tail of spine (shelf wear & tear).

This compelling historical account, Ghost Railways Of Australia, chronicles the forgotten railway lines that once crisscrossed the Australian landscape. Robin Bromby uncovers the stories behind these abandoned routes, detailing their construction, operation, and eventual demise. The narrative presents a fascinating blend of engineering marvels, economic shifts, and the human endeavors that shaped a nation's infrastructure. It illustrates how these silent tracks, now reclaimed by nature, offer a poignant reflection on Australia's industrial past and the communities they once served. This work offers a captivating journey through a unique aspect of Australian heritage, appealing to enthusiasts of history, transport, and forgotten places.

Author: Robin Bromby

Published: 2006, Lothian Books Sydney

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Description

Author: Robin Bromby
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Lothian Books Sydney, 2006

Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minimal wear and tear to DJ, slight scuff marks tail of spine (shelf wear & tear).

This compelling historical account, Ghost Railways Of Australia, chronicles the forgotten railway lines that once crisscrossed the Australian landscape. Robin Bromby uncovers the stories behind these abandoned routes, detailing their construction, operation, and eventual demise. The narrative presents a fascinating blend of engineering marvels, economic shifts, and the human endeavors that shaped a nation's infrastructure. It illustrates how these silent tracks, now reclaimed by nature, offer a poignant reflection on Australia's industrial past and the communities they once served. This work offers a captivating journey through a unique aspect of Australian heritage, appealing to enthusiasts of history, transport, and forgotten places.