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JOURNEY 6: AYR TO SKYE
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| By: |
Charlie Bunce |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
| List price:
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£0.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0007512465 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780007512461 |
| Publisher: |
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS |
| Pub. date: |
3 January, 2013 |
| Series: |
Great British Railway Journeys 6 |
| Pages: |
30 |
| Description: |
A glorious insight into the history, landscape and people of Britain, from The Sunday Times bestseller. |
| Synopsis: |
A glorious insight into the history, landscape and people of Britain, from The Sunday Times bestseller.The Scottish west coast was one of the most challenging stretches of line to confront railway engineers. Extreme gradients, curves, bogs and scree left them scrambling around for ideas, but the result is one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world. En route Michael Portillo discovers local authors such as Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, local industries including haggis, tartan and whisky-making and impressive landscapes including Ben Nevis and the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct.Places visited: Ayr, Glasgow, Paisley, Helensburgh, Loch Lomond, Tyndrum, Oban, Fort William, Inverailort and Mallaig.This individual journey is one of a series taken from the bestselling books Great British Railway Journeys and Great Victorian Railway Journeys that accompany the highly successful BBC Two series. Michael Portillo follows the famous George Bradshaw railway guides in railway journeys across the length and breadth of the country, discovering spectacular scenery and stunning architecture and exploring local history and industry. |
| Illustrations: |
(with plate section) |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Collins |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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