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Railway Anthology Deborah Manley

Railway Anthology By Deborah Manley

Railway Anthology by Deborah Manley


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Summary

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary and historical figures on the subject of railways and rail journeys around the world - Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame among many others.

Railway Anthology Summary

Railway Anthology by Deborah Manley

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary and historical figures on the subject of railways and rail journeys around the world - Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling, Eric Newby, Christopher Portway, Paul Theroux, Colin Thubron and Mark Tully among many others. Brief biographies of all the writers quoted are included. Will appeal to rail travellers and armchair travellers alike. This hardback anthology is a perfect gift book.

Railway Anthology Reviews

'excellent, coat-pocketable collection of writing' - National Railway Museum Review, Spring 2015. 'an excellent bedside companion' This England, Spring 2015. 'Evocative, thought-provoking... once you get under steam with this one, it is hard to stop! Highly Recommended' Heritage Railway, January 2015. 'joyous, glorious and timeless' - Wanderlust. 'terrific' - Books Monthly. 'all aspects of rail travel - funny, sombre, celebratory and cautionary - find ample reflection in Manley's entertaining volume.'- Good Book Guide. 'good gift for a journey' - Oxfordshire Limited Edition. 'will appeal to rail travellers and armchair travellers'- County Life. 'endorses the transformative power of railways'- Good Book Guide, March 2015. Praise for The Walker's Anthology 'One of the four best new titles' CONDE NAST TRAVELLER. 'Beautifully composed' THE GREAT OUTDOORS. 'The perfect gift' COUNTRY LIFE. 'A Quality Street box of trekking delights' WANDERLUST TRAVEL MAGAZINE. 'Perfect to pop in your rucksack ...or to read in the comfort of a winter armchair.' THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE. 'The perfect companion' THE LADY. 'Entertaining compilation' WALK, MAGAZINE OF THE RAMBLERS. 'A gem of a book...the ultimate walking companion.'COUNTRY WALKING

About Deborah Manley

Deborah Manley is a writer and editor who has compiled anthologies on Malta, the Nile, the Trans-Siberian Railway and, in 2013, walkers and their thoughts: The Walker's Anthology published by Trailblazer. She is the author of the biography of the 19th century traveller, Henry Salt and has lived in India, Canada, Austria and Nigeria and travelled by train in five continents.

Additional information

GOR007080054
9781905864621
1905864620
Railway Anthology by Deborah Manley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Trailblazer Publications
20140909
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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