Railway Anthology

The anthology consists of short excerpts from the writings of 50 famous literary and historical figures on the subject of railways and rail journeys around the world. The writers include Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling, Eric Newby, Christopher Portway, Paul Theroux, Colin Thubron and Mark Tully. Each writer's biography is included. The anthology is designed to be a companion for rail travellers and armchair travellers alike, and will appeal to both groups. The reviewers have all given the anthology high praise, with many calling it an excellent bedside companion or a great gift for a journey.

Anthology of short excerpts from the writings of more than 50 famous literary and historical figures on the subject of railways and rail journeys around the world - Bill Bryson, Agatha Christie, William Dalrymple, Peter Fleming, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling, Eric Newby, Christopher Portway, Paul Theroux, Colin Thubron and Mark Tully among many others. Brief biographies of all the writers quoted are included. Will appeal to rail travellers and armchair travellers alike. This hardback anthology is a perfect gift book.
Review:
'excellent, coat-pocketable collection of writing' - National Railway Museum Review, Spring 2015. 'an excellent bedside companion' This England, Spring 2015. 'Evocative, thought-provoking... once you get under steam with this one, it is hard to stop! Highly Recommended' Heritage Railway, January 2015. 'joyous, glorious and timeless' - Wanderlust. 'terrific' - Books Monthly. 'all aspects of rail travel - funny, sombre, celebratory and cautionary - find ample reflection in Manley's entertaining volume.'- Good Book Guide. 'good gift for a journey' - Oxfordshire Limited Edition. 'will appeal to rail travellers and armchair travellers'- County Life. 'endorses the transformative power of railways'- Good Book Guide, March 2015. Praise for The Walker's Anthology 'One of the four best new titles' CONDE NAST TRAVELLER. 'Beautifully composed' THE GREAT OUTDOORS. 'The perfect gift' COUNTRY LIFE. 'A Quality Street box of trekking delights' WANDERLUST TRAVEL MAGAZINE. 'Perfect to pop in your rucksack ...or to read in the comfort of a winter armchair.' THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE. 'The perfect companion' THE LADY. 'Entertaining compilation' WALK, MAGAZINE OF THE RAMBLERS. 'A gem of a book...the ultimate walking companion.'COUNTRY WALKING