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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

par Stephen Bown ...

Lu par Wayne Ward ...

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12 heure 4 min

A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nationIn The Company, his bestselling work of revisionist history, Stephen R. Bown told the dramatic, adventurous and bloody tale of Canada's origins in the fur trade. With Dominion he continues the nation's creation story with an equally gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.In the late ... En savoir plus

$39.95 CAD

A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nationIn The Company, his bestselling work of revisionist history, Stephen R. Bown told the dramatic, adventurous and bloody tale of Canada's origins in the fur trade. With Dominion he continues the nation's creation story with an equally gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.In the late
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The Peking Express

The Bandits Who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China

par James M Zimmerman ...

Lu par David Shih ...

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9 heure 43 min

The thrilling true story of train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they paid for in this Murder on the Orient Express–style adventure, set in China’s republican era.In 1923 Shanghai, native and foreign travelers alike are enthralled by the establishment of a new railway line to distant Peking. With this new line comes the Peking Express, a luxurious express train on the ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

The thrilling true story of train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they paid for in this Murder on the Orient Express–style adventure, set in China’s republican era.In 1923 Shanghai, native and foreign travelers alike are enthralled by the establishment of a new railway line to distant Peking. With this new line comes the Peking Express, a luxurious express train on the
... En savoir plus
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Off the Tracks

A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel

par Pamela Mulloy ...

Lu par Jennifer Wigmore ...

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5 heure 55 min

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking ... En savoir plus

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Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking
... En savoir plus
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Thomas og vennerne - Forsinkelser og fartdrømme

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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13 min

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. Hertugen og hertuginden af Boxford skal til fest hos lord Callan, men de har ikke nemt ved at komme hen til slottet. Emily drømmer om at være lige så hurtig som eksprestoget Caitlin. Men er det altid bedst at være hurtigst?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. Hertugen og hertuginden af Boxford skal til fest hos lord Callan, men de har ikke nemt ved at komme hen til slottet. Emily drømmer om at være lige så hurtig som eksprestoget Caitlin. Men er det altid bedst at være hurtigst?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver
... En savoir plus
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Turen går til Europa med tog på 71 minutter

par Marie Louise Albers, Michelle Arrouas ...

Lu par Paul Becker ...

Collections series Turen Går Til
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1 heures 11 min

Tag på togrejse gennem Europas fascinerende landskaber.I lyd-udgaven af Turen går til Europa med tog får du en introduktion til togrejser i Europa i dag. Fra høje alper til historiske byer udgør hver strækning og hvert stop store op¬levelser. Bogen dækker jernbanerne i Tyskland, Holland, Belgien, Frankrig, Spanien, Portugal, England, Skotland, Schweiz, Italien, Tjekkiet, Østrig, Slovakiet, Ungarn, ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Tag på togrejse gennem Europas fascinerende landskaber.I lyd-udgaven af Turen går til Europa med tog får du en introduktion til togrejser i Europa i dag. Fra høje alper til historiske byer udgør hver strækning og hvert stop store op¬levelser. Bogen dækker jernbanerne i Tyskland, Holland, Belgien, Frankrig, Spanien, Portugal, England, Skotland, Schweiz, Italien, Tjekkiet, Østrig, Slovakiet, Ungarn,
... En savoir plus
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The Liberation Line

The Untold Story of How American Engineering and Ingenuity Won World War II

par Christian Wolmar ...

Lu par Christian Wolmar ...

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10 heure 36 min

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportationThey certainly were not soldiers, yet they suddenly found themselves in uniform, in a foreign land. But, as locomotive drivers, track-workers, conductors, porters, signalmen, and engine ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportationThey certainly were not soldiers, yet they suddenly found themselves in uniform, in a foreign land. But, as locomotive drivers, track-workers, conductors, porters, signalmen, and engine
... En savoir plus
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The American Transportation Revolution

A Social and Cultural History

par Aaron W. Marrs ...

Lu par Danny Campbell ...

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10 heure 19 min

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.Demonstrating the wide cultural reach of steam transit, Marrs draws from an eclectic set of sources, including ... En savoir plus

$27.13 CAD

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.Demonstrating the wide cultural reach of steam transit, Marrs draws from an eclectic set of sources, including
... En savoir plus
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Thomas og vennerne - Fiskevogne og drillepinde

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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12 min

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. James lover at trække fiske-nattoget over til fastlandet, men han forsøger at snyde sig ud af det. Hiro er altid sød og venlig over for alle andre, også de drillesyge godsvogne. Men kommer man altid længst med venlighed?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra ... En savoir plus

$7.59 CAD

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. James lover at trække fiske-nattoget over til fastlandet, men han forsøger at snyde sig ud af det. Hiro er altid sød og venlig over for alle andre, også de drillesyge godsvogne. Men kommer man altid længst med venlighed?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra
... En savoir plus
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HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting

The Ultimate Handbook for Train Spotting Skills, Identifying Trains, and Connecting with the Railfan Community

par HowExpert ...

Lu par Dylan McCright ...

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3 heure 44 min

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides ... En savoir plus

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If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides
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Around the World in 80 Trains

A 45,000-Mile Adventure

par Monisha Rajesh ...

Lu par Monisha Rajesh ...

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11 heure 4 min

Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Trains written and read by Monisha Rajesh.WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOKSHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare ... En savoir plus

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Trains written and read by Monisha Rajesh.WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOKSHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare
... En savoir plus
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American Railroads

par John F. Stover ...

Lu par Auto-narrated ...

Collections series Chicago History of American Civilization
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8 heure 42 min

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and ... En savoir plus

$5.42 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and
... En savoir plus
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The Harvey Girl

par Dana Stabenow ...

Lu par Marguerite Gavin ...

Collections series The Harvey Girls Mysteries
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6 heure 42 min

Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity. ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Harvey Girl by Dana Stabenow, read by Marguerite Gavin.From the award-winning author of the Kate Shugak Mysteries, a thrilling new detective series set during America's wild boom time of the nineteenth century.WELCOME TO THE GILDED AGE. WHERE NOT EVERYTHING GLITTERS.The New Mexico Territory is a lawless frontier where criminals steal money and land alike with impunity.
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Conquering Gotham

A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels

par Jill Jonnes ...

Lu par David Drummond ...

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11 heure 28 min

The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 destroyed not just a soaring neoclassical edifice but also a building that commemorated one of the last century's great engineering feats—the construction of railroad tunnels into New York City. Now, in this gripping narrative, Jill Jonnes tells this fascinating story—a high-stakes drama that pitted the money and will of the nation's mightiest railroad ... En savoir plus

$27.81 CAD

The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 destroyed not just a soaring neoclassical edifice but also a building that commemorated one of the last century's great engineering feats—the construction of railroad tunnels into New York City. Now, in this gripping narrative, Jill Jonnes tells this fascinating story—a high-stakes drama that pitted the money and will of the nation's mightiest railroad
... En savoir plus
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Ticket to Ride

Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys

par Tom Chesshyre ...

Lu par David Thorpe ...

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11 heure 1 min

Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating ... En savoir plus

$60.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel - on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating
... En savoir plus
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Метро. Жизнь подземной вселенной

par Ксения Киселева, Егор Тимошенко ...

Lu par Алексей Ерохин ...

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4 heure 32 min

Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро
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Railsong

A Novel

par Rahul Bhattacharya ...

Lu par Sudha Bhuchar ...

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17 heure 42 min

Bloomsbury presents Railsong by Rahul Bhattacharya, read by Sudha Bhuchar."Magnificent . . . I would follow Miss Chitol to the ends of the earth." —Kamila Shamsie"Profoundly tender [and] vigorously alive to the currents of national change**."** —Megha MajumdarFrom the Man Asian Prize–shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the ... En savoir plus

$25.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Railsong by Rahul Bhattacharya, read by Sudha Bhuchar."Magnificent . . . I would follow Miss Chitol to the ends of the earth." —Kamila Shamsie"Profoundly tender [and] vigorously alive to the currents of national change**."** —Megha MajumdarFrom the Man Asian Prize–shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the
... En savoir plus
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Riding the Iron Serpent

par Conrad Riker ...

Lu par Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Collections Livre audio : box set - redpilled revolutionary civil rights for men (satire)
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4 heure 30 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Unapologetic Truth About Men, Trains, and the Industrial Revolution – Before Woke Weakness Derailed EverythingStruggling to find your purpose in a world that calls masculinity "toxic"?Feel like automation stole your father’s job – and your generation’s dignity?Tired of being told to "open up" while women demand strength?This book cuts through the ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Unapologetic Truth About Men, Trains, and the Industrial Revolution – Before Woke Weakness Derailed EverythingStruggling to find your purpose in a world that calls masculinity "toxic"?Feel like automation stole your father’s job – and your generation’s dignity?Tired of being told to "open up" while women demand strength?This book cuts through the
... En savoir plus
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On The Slow Train

Twelve Great British Railway Journeys

par Michael Williams ...

Lu par Michael Tudor Barnes ...

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7 heure 32 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Never was the sadness of the end of an affair so poignantly expressed than in Flanders and Swann's elegy The Slow Train:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OHD2uCpfUThis audiobook will take the reader on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next, the journey meaning nothing but time lost in crowded carriages, condemned by ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Never was the sadness of the end of an affair so poignantly expressed than in Flanders and Swann's elegy The Slow Train:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OHD2uCpfUThis audiobook will take the reader on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next, the journey meaning nothing but time lost in crowded carriages, condemned by
... En savoir plus
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Thomas og vennerne - En historie om mod

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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22 min

Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Da det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas bliver sendt til lergraven, ser han en klippeblok med store, mystiske fodaftryk i. Hans gode ven Percy tror, at det er monsterfodspor, og pludselig tør Percy ikke køre i mørket længere. Men er der virkelig store, farlige monstre løs på Sodor?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre
... En savoir plus
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Thomas og vennerne - Sørøverskibet og den skjulte skat

par Mattel ...

Lu par Henrik Koefoed ...

Collections series Thomas og vennerne
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14 min

Da Thomas skal hjælpe med at bygge en ny jernbanelinje, overser han nogle advarselsskilte, og jorden braser sammen under ham. Thomas ender nede i en klippehule, hvor der er et stort sørøverskib. Og når der er et sørøverskib i hulen, så er der måske også en ægte sørøverskat begravet et sted dernede ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Da Thomas skal hjælpe med at bygge en ny jernbanelinje, overser han nogle advarselsskilte, og jorden braser sammen under ham. Thomas ender nede i en klippehule, hvor der er et stort sørøverskib. Og når der er et sørøverskib i hulen, så er der måske også en ægte sørøverskat begravet et sted dernede ...Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og
... En savoir plus
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From the River to the Sea

The Untold Story of the Railroad War That Made the West

par John Sedgwick ...

Lu par John Bedford Lloyd ...

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10 heure 40 min

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine
... En savoir plus
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Train

Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World---from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief

par Tom Zoellner ...

Lu par Grover Gardner ...

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12 heure 13 min

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines ... En savoir plus

$27.13 CAD

Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new book he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again.From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines
... En savoir plus
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Railroaded

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

par Richard White ...

Lu par Paul Woodson ...

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23 heure 5 min

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As ... En savoir plus

$47.49 CAD

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As
... En savoir plus
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On the Shadow Tracks

A Journey through Occupied Myanmar

par Clare Hammond ...

Lu par Clare Hammond ...

Version Longue

9 heure 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months ... En savoir plus

$25.94 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months
... En savoir plus

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