Author: Gregory O'Brien
Publisher: Victoria University Press
ISBN: 9780864735010
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A very personal map of New Zealand--from Waiheke Island to Dunedin via the Waihi Beach Dump and Wellington's storm sewers--is laid out in this collection of poems whose emotional territory is as vast as it is geographical. Images of busy intersections, rambling sideshows, and towering cathedrals provide an exhilarating sense of commuter traffic--by road, rail, or air--between known and unknown worlds.
Afternoon of an Evening Train
Author: Gregory O'Brien
Publisher: Victoria University Press
ISBN: 9780864735010
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A very personal map of New Zealand--from Waiheke Island to Dunedin via the Waihi Beach Dump and Wellington's storm sewers--is laid out in this collection of poems whose emotional territory is as vast as it is geographical. Images of busy intersections, rambling sideshows, and towering cathedrals provide an exhilarating sense of commuter traffic--by road, rail, or air--between known and unknown worlds.
Publisher: Victoria University Press
ISBN: 9780864735010
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
A very personal map of New Zealand--from Waiheke Island to Dunedin via the Waihi Beach Dump and Wellington's storm sewers--is laid out in this collection of poems whose emotional territory is as vast as it is geographical. Images of busy intersections, rambling sideshows, and towering cathedrals provide an exhilarating sense of commuter traffic--by road, rail, or air--between known and unknown worlds.
Night Trains
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782832122
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance, intrigue and decadence against a rolling background of dramatic landscapes. The reality could often be as thrilling: early British travellers on the Orient Express were advised to carry a revolver (as well as a teapot). In Night Trains, Andrew Martin attempts to relive the golden age of the great European sleeper trains by using their modern-day equivalents. This is no simple matter. The night trains have fallen on hard times, and the services are disappearing one by one. But if the Orient Express experience can only be recreated by taking three separate sleepers, the intriguing characters and exotic atmospheres have survived. Whether the backdrop is 3am at a Turkish customs post, the sun rising over the Riviera, or the constant twilight of a Norwegian summer night, Martin rediscovers the pleasures of a continent connected by rail. By tracing the history of the sleeper trains, he reveals much of the recent history of Europe itself. The original sleepers helped break down national barriers and unify the continent. Martin uncovers modern instances of European unity - and otherwise - as he traverses the continent during 'interesting times', with Brexit looming. Against this tumultuous backdrop, he experiences his own smaller dramas, as he fails to find crucial connecting stations, ponders the mystery of the compartment dog, and becomes embroiled in his very own night train whodunit.
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782832122
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance, intrigue and decadence against a rolling background of dramatic landscapes. The reality could often be as thrilling: early British travellers on the Orient Express were advised to carry a revolver (as well as a teapot). In Night Trains, Andrew Martin attempts to relive the golden age of the great European sleeper trains by using their modern-day equivalents. This is no simple matter. The night trains have fallen on hard times, and the services are disappearing one by one. But if the Orient Express experience can only be recreated by taking three separate sleepers, the intriguing characters and exotic atmospheres have survived. Whether the backdrop is 3am at a Turkish customs post, the sun rising over the Riviera, or the constant twilight of a Norwegian summer night, Martin rediscovers the pleasures of a continent connected by rail. By tracing the history of the sleeper trains, he reveals much of the recent history of Europe itself. The original sleepers helped break down national barriers and unify the continent. Martin uncovers modern instances of European unity - and otherwise - as he traverses the continent during 'interesting times', with Brexit looming. Against this tumultuous backdrop, he experiences his own smaller dramas, as he fails to find crucial connecting stations, ponders the mystery of the compartment dog, and becomes embroiled in his very own night train whodunit.
Railway Age
The Official Railway Guide
The Southwestern Reporter
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1350
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1350
Book Description
The Victors; a romance of yesterday morning & this afternoon
Author: Robert Barr
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Robert Barr's 'The Victors; a romance of yesterday morning & this afternoon' offers a seamless interweaving of time periods, merging the historical with the contemporary in a romantic narrative that explores the enduring nature of love and victory. DigiCat Publishing's commitment to honoring literary legacies shines through in this carefully reproduced edition, bringing Barr's eloquent prose and vivid storytelling to a new generation. The novel's narrative structure deftly navigates between epochs, reflecting Barr's skilled manipulation of theme and language, and situates the work within the broader canon of classic world literature, alongside the romantic works that explore the dichotomy of time and passion. Robert Barr (1849-1912), a prolific author and journalist of Scottish origin, displayed in his extensive oeuvre a fascination with historical settings and an astute understanding of human emotions. Drawing upon his own experiences and keen observations, Barr crafted stories that were both reflective and forward-thinking, making 'The Victors' a quintessential piece in his literary mosaic. This endeavor by DigiCat Publishing enhances Barr's visibility, ensuring that his insights and the literary quality of his work continue to resonate with readers. 'The Victors' comes highly recommended for lovers of classic romance and historical fiction. Readers will find themselves transported by Barr's rich character development and his evocative manipulation of temporal settings. This edition by DigiCat Publishing not only immortalizes Barr's narrative artistry but also serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of well-crafted literature. It is a compelling read that promises to engage the intellect, stir the emotions, and satisfy those with an appreciation for literary refinement.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Robert Barr's 'The Victors; a romance of yesterday morning & this afternoon' offers a seamless interweaving of time periods, merging the historical with the contemporary in a romantic narrative that explores the enduring nature of love and victory. DigiCat Publishing's commitment to honoring literary legacies shines through in this carefully reproduced edition, bringing Barr's eloquent prose and vivid storytelling to a new generation. The novel's narrative structure deftly navigates between epochs, reflecting Barr's skilled manipulation of theme and language, and situates the work within the broader canon of classic world literature, alongside the romantic works that explore the dichotomy of time and passion. Robert Barr (1849-1912), a prolific author and journalist of Scottish origin, displayed in his extensive oeuvre a fascination with historical settings and an astute understanding of human emotions. Drawing upon his own experiences and keen observations, Barr crafted stories that were both reflective and forward-thinking, making 'The Victors' a quintessential piece in his literary mosaic. This endeavor by DigiCat Publishing enhances Barr's visibility, ensuring that his insights and the literary quality of his work continue to resonate with readers. 'The Victors' comes highly recommended for lovers of classic romance and historical fiction. Readers will find themselves transported by Barr's rich character development and his evocative manipulation of temporal settings. This edition by DigiCat Publishing not only immortalizes Barr's narrative artistry but also serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of well-crafted literature. It is a compelling read that promises to engage the intellect, stir the emotions, and satisfy those with an appreciation for literary refinement.