Eleven Minutes Late: A Train Journey to the Soul of Britain
(9780330512374) - Dimensions: 197 x 132 x 23 mm - Unabridged edition - Pan Macmillan - ISBN: 9780330512374 - Number of pages: 352 - Weight: 250 g | Eleven Minutes Late, Britain gave railways, Western Europe & Train in Britain
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Eleven Minutes Late: A Train Journey to the Soul of Britain is a captivating exploration of the British railway system and its significance in the country's culture and identity. Matthew Engel delves into the history and mysteries of the railways, traveling from Penzance to Thurso and speaking with people from all walks of life who have a connection to the trains.
The book is both humorous and insightful, offering a unique perspective on the railway system that is often overlooked or taken for granted. Engel's witty observations and personal anecdotes make for an engaging read, as he uncovers the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the British railways.
Throughout his journey, Engel encounters charmingly bizarre trains, beautiful branch lines, rude railwaymen, and even searches for a legendary Individual Pot of Strawberry Jam. Along the way, he discovers how the railway system reflects the nation's ingenuity, incompetence, nostalgia, corruption, humor, capacity for suffering, and sexual repression.
Overall, Eleven Minutes Late is an entertaining and thought-provoking look at the British railway system and its role in shaping the country's identity.
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| Brand | BOOK PANGS |
| ISBN | BOOK PANGS 0330512374 |
| ID | 4153493 |
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197 x 132 x 23 mm |
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Unabridged edition |
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9780330512374 |
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352 |
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Pan Macmillan |
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250 g |
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