Whistle Posts West by Mary Trainer
Everybody has a train story. Whether it comes from a distant relative who worked on the railways or from a family train trip that formed a lasting impression of the Canadian landscape, trains inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They are embedded in the history of Canada as a whole and western Canada in particular, and for generations they were how most people travelled and saw the country. Today, trains get the most attention in the context of tragedy, in the aftermath of rare but catastrophic derailments. However, train stories go beyond these modern-day disaster tales or romantic glimpses into the past. Whistle Posts West presents a compelling array of stories that illustrate how and why the railways continue to capture our imaginations. From the heartbreaking to the humorous, from the awe-inspiring to the absurd, this fascinating collection of railway tales from BC, Alberta and Yukon is sure to please.
Trainer, Mary: - Mary Trainer was a co-founder with Rick Antonson and Brian Antonson of Nunaga Publishing in 1972. Together they published more than twenty-five books, including In Search of a Legend: Slumach's Gold, which was re-released by Heritage House in 2007. Mary has been writing about British Columbia for four decades and was a communications coordinator with Metro Vancouver for twenty years. She lives in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781772030433 |
| ISBN 10 | 1772030430 |
| Title | Whistle Posts West |
| Author | Mary Trainer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Heritage House |
| Year published | 2015-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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