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Off the rails : a train trip through life / Beppe Severgnini ; translated by Antony Shugaar.

Severgnini, Beppe, (author.). Shugaar, Antony, (translator.).

Summary:

"In this witty and entertaining collection of travel tales, an acclaimed journalist explores his obsession with trains -- and what his rail journeys have taught him about culture and identity." -- From book jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781592408726
  • ISBN: 1592408729
  • Physical Description: xvi, 208 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Berkley, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translation of: Signori, si cambia.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: The therapy of the rails -- From Washington to Washington: with Antonio across America -- From Berlin to Palermo: a vertical Europe -- From Moscow to Lisbon: a horizontal Europe -- From Sydney to Perth: the Indian Pacific -- From the Atlantic to the Pacific: last train for Obama -- From Trieste to Trapani: Italy in second class -- Trans-Siberian express: honeymoon for four -- From the Baltic to the Bosphorus: the last summer of communism -- From Naples to London: across Europe with little Donald -- What to bring.
Language Note:
Translated from the Italian.
Subject: Severgnini, Beppe > Travel.
Voyages and travels.
Railroad travel.
Genre: Travel writing.

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  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.

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