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The Railway Anthology

The Railway Anthology

by: Deborah Manley
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ISBN 978 1 905864 621
1st Edition
160 pages
120mm x 180mm
Hardback


 

Following the success of her Walker’s Anthology, Deborah Manley has applied the same formula to the subject of railways and journeys by train, drawing on the writings of more than 50 famous literary and historical figures from around the world – Bill Bryson, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, George Eliot, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame, Thomas Hardy, Rudyard Kipling, Eric Newby, WM Thackeray, Paul Theroux, Anthony Trollope, Colin Thubron, Mark Tully and Mark Twain among many others.

  • Brief biographies of all the writers quoted are included
  • This anthology of short excerpts will appeal to rail travellers and armchair travellers alike.
  • As a hardback book of 160pp it is perfect as a gift book.

 

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One of the four best new titles’ – CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER

Beautifully composed’ – THE GREAT OUTDOORS

'The perfect gift.' – COUNTRY LIFE

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Perfect to pop in your rucksack ... or to read in the comfort of a winter armchair.' – THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE

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‘Entertaining compilation’ – WALK, MAGAZINE OF THE RAMBLERS

A gem of a book...the ultimate walking companion.’ – COUNTRY WALKING

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