Classic Railway Journeys Of The World: An Illustrated Atlas Of Best-Loved Steam And Rail Routes Around The Globe
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Hardcover - no dust jacket
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Few modes of travel have captured the human imagination quite like the steam locomotive — iron, fire, and motion combined into a thundering symbol of the modern age. Classic Railway Journeys of the World by Max Wade-Matthews presents a richly illustrated atlas charting the world's most celebrated steam and rail routes, from the misty highlands of Scotland to the sweeping plains of the American West, the mountain passes of the Andes, and the vast rail networks of Asia and Africa. Each route is brought to life through vivid photography, detailed maps, and authoritative commentary that chronicles the history, engineering, and romance of the tracks that shaped civilisations. Wade-Matthews writes with the enthusiasm of a lifelong rail devotee, grounding each journey in its geographical and historical context while never losing sight of the sheer spectacle of a steam engine in full flight. This is a volume that will satisfy the armchair traveller and the dedicated railway enthusiast alike — and may well inspire the next great journey.
Author: Max Wade-Matthews
Format: Hardback
Published: 2011, Hermes House
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Hardcover - no dust jacket
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
Few modes of travel have captured the human imagination quite like the steam locomotive — iron, fire, and motion combined into a thundering symbol of the modern age. Classic Railway Journeys of the World by Max Wade-Matthews presents a richly illustrated atlas charting the world's most celebrated steam and rail routes, from the misty highlands of Scotland to the sweeping plains of the American West, the mountain passes of the Andes, and the vast rail networks of Asia and Africa. Each route is brought to life through vivid photography, detailed maps, and authoritative commentary that chronicles the history, engineering, and romance of the tracks that shaped civilisations. Wade-Matthews writes with the enthusiasm of a lifelong rail devotee, grounding each journey in its geographical and historical context while never losing sight of the sheer spectacle of a steam engine in full flight. This is a volume that will satisfy the armchair traveller and the dedicated railway enthusiast alike — and may well inspire the next great journey.