Whistle posts west :: railway tales from British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon /

Everybody has a train story. Whether it comes from a distant relative who worked on the railways or from a family train trip that formed a lasting impression of the Canadian landscape, trains inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They are embedded in the history of Canada as a whole and western C...

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Hauptverfasser: Trainer, Mary, 1948- (VerfasserIn), Antonson, Brian, 1948- (VerfasserIn), Antonson, Rick, 1949- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Decker, Karla, 1950- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Victoria ; Vancouver ; Calgary : Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd., [2015]
Ausgabe:First edition.
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Zusammenfassung:Everybody has a train story. Whether it comes from a distant relative who worked on the railways or from a family train trip that formed a lasting impression of the Canadian landscape, trains inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They are embedded in the history of Canada as a whole and western Canada in particular, and for generations they were how most people travelled and saw the country. Today, trains get the most attention in the context of tragedy, in the aftermath of rare but catastrophic derailments. However, train stories go beyond these modern-day disaster tales or romantic glimpses into the past. Whistle Posts West presents a compelling array of stories that illustrate how and why the railways continue to capture our imaginations. From the heartbreaking to the humorous, from the awe-inspiring to the absurd, this fascinating collection of railway tales from BC and Alberta is sure to please.
Beschreibung:"Edited by Karla Decker"--PDF copyright page
Beschreibung:1 online resource
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781772030440
1772030449
9781772030457
1772030457
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