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Speaking of Trains
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Speaking of Trains
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Speaking of Trains
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is a selection of stories centred on train travel.
The book also includes snippets of history and little-known facts about the places visited. In addition to that, a subtle theme of humour and self-deprecation runs through the book.
Jim Nicholls entertains his readers with his observations of everyday life in far off places. The following is from one of his train journeys - this one through India:
Other stories include battling a typhoon in Vietnam, taking the Pride of Africa across southern Africa, riding a train to Tibet, and a wintery trip to Hudson Bay in Canada.
None of your average, glowing descriptions her, this book tells it like it is and should entertain anyone interested in travelling to distant places.
Buy a ticket, book a seat and come aboard.