Epic Adventures
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From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel – all seen through the world's most epic train journeys.So climb on board and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train – there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
CONTRIBUTORS: Sam Sedgman
EAN: 9780753449110
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 280 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Pan Macmillan
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GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Adventure & Adventurers, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Railroads & Trains, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Travel
WIDTH: 237 cm
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Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles, Educational: Geography, Children’s / Teenage reference: Atlases and maps
As dazzling to look at as it is fascinating to read
Sam Sedgman is a novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. He is the author of The Highland Falcon Thief and Epic Adventures. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast.Sam Brewster is an award winning freelance illustrator & filmmaker based in London, UK.
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From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel – all seen through the world's most epic train journeys.So climb on board and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train – there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
CONTRIBUTORS: Sam Sedgman
EAN: 9780753449110
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 0 g
HEIGHT: 280 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Pan Macmillan
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Adventure & Adventurers, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Railroads & Trains, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Travel
WIDTH: 237 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles, Educational: Geography, Children’s / Teenage reference: Atlases and maps
Sam Sedgman is a novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. He is the author of The Highland Falcon Thief and Epic Adventures. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast.Sam Brewster is an award winning freelance illustrator & filmmaker based in London, UK.
