The Orient Express: The story of the world's most famous train
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.44 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1781316821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 262 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The pages of this book spectacularly reveal the story of the French train that has become synonymous with luxury travel.Starting with its creation and early years at the end of the nineteenth century, up to its present-day existence as a luxury travelling hotel, The Orient Express reveals the stories of the remarkable people who designed, built, and maintained the train, as well as those who traveled on board.Through expert text, The Orient Express is unique in the way it looks at both the social history and the technical developments of the train, giving the reader the most comprehensive view to date.
He was consultant editor for the nine-volume part work, The World of Trains, and has travelled on the railways of over 50 countries.. About the AuthorAnthony Lambert has written 15 books about railways and travel, as well as writing for such newspapers and magazines as The Independent, Orient-Express Magazine, the New York Times, the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and Wanderlust
He was consultant editor for the nine-volume part work, The World of Trains, and has travelled on the railways of over 50 countries.. Anthony Lambert has written 15 books about railways and travel, as well as writing for such newspapers and magazines as The Independent, Orient-Express Magazine, the New York Times, the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and Wanderlust