In Search Of The Grand Trunk

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-02
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781554888832

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In Search of the Grand Trunk by Ron Brown Pdf

Explore Ontario’s forgotten rail lines and experience the legacy and lore of this the vital railway era of Ontario’s history. At its peak between 1880 and the 1920s, Ontario was criss-crossed by more than 20,000 kilometres of rail trackage. Today, only a fraction remains. Yet trains once hauled everything from strawberries to grain, cans of milk and even eels. Villagers depended on trains to visit friends, attend weddings, to shop, and to go to school. They gathered on station platforms to await their mail or greet a long-lost relative. Holidayers packed their trunks and headed north for an extended summer day at their favorite resorts. Today, these are but a distant memory as most of Ontario’s once essential transportation links lie abandoned and largely forgotten. But perhaps not entirely – many rights of way have become rail trails, and now witness hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and snowmobilers. Others sadly, lie overgrown and barely visible. Yet regardless of how one follows these early routes, one will find preserved stations, historic bridges, and railway era buildings, all of which recall this bygone era.

Author : Patrick C. Dorin
Publisher : Seattle : Superior Publishing Company
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015071540465

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The Grand Trunk Western Railroad by Patrick C. Dorin Pdf

Author : Steve Coll
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0143115197

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On the Grand Trunk Road by Steve Coll Pdf

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling author of Ghost Wars and The Achilles Trap, a trek across a socially and politically damaged South Asia Bestselling author Steve Coll is one of the preeminent journalists of the twenty-first century. His last two books, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Ghost Wars and New York Times bestseller The Bin Ladens, have been praised for their creative insight and complex yet compelling narratives-and have put him on par with journalists such as the legendary Bob Woodward. Now, for the first time ever, the paperback edition of On the Grand Trunk Road is finally available, revised and updated with new material. Focusing on Coll's journeys in conflict-ridden India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan as a bureau chief for The Washington Post, On the Grand Trunk Road reveals a little-seen area of the world where violence, corruption, and greed have had devastating effects on South Asians from all walks of life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1091203365

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Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle In Search of the Grand Trunk by Anonim Pdf

Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railways, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special five-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities — when it leaves town; and Rails Across Ontario, Rails Across the Prairies, and the new Rails to the Atlantic, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across the Prairies Rails Across Ontario The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore Rails to the Atlantic.

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781459733039

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Dundurn Railroad 5-Book Bundle by Ron Brown Pdf

Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railways, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special five-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities — when it leaves town; and Rails Across Ontario, Rails Across the Prairies, and the new Rails to the Atlantic, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across the Prairies Rails Across Ontario The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore Rails to the Atlantic

Author : Derek Hansen
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1466263687

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The Ultimate Hang by Derek Hansen Pdf

Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you've assembled your own customized system.

Author : Ron Brown
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 1211 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781459728363

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Dundurn Railroad Bundle by Ron Brown Pdf

Ron Brown is Canada’s leading literary authority on the history of Canada’s railroads, particularly those now-lost branches from the golden age of steam that once ran like veins and arteries throughout the country. This special four-book bundle collects several of his titles, including: the poignant The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore, an examination of the railroad’s impact on communities – when it leaves town as well; Rails Across Ontario and Rails Across the Prairies, which trace the development of rail across the country and its economic and social impact; and In Search of the Grand Trunk, which takes a close look at Ontario’s railway heritage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brown’s books are entertaining but also meticulously researched. This bundle is a treasure trove for the railway enthusiast. Includes: In Search of the Grand Trunk Rails Across Ontario Rails Across the Prairies The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore

Author : Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Canada
ISBN : NYPL:33433000216501

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Pen and Sunlight Sketches of Scenery Reached by the Grand Trunk Railway and Connections by Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada Pdf

Author : Rashid, Salman,UNESCO Office Islamabad
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231003875

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From Landi Kotal to Wagah by Rashid, Salman,UNESCO Office Islamabad Pdf

Author : Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Pacific railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015021121283

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The Making of a Great Canadian Railway by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot Pdf

Author : Tim Smith,Irna Qureshi
Publisher : Dewi Lewis Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Grand Trunk Road (India and Pakistan)
ISBN : 1904587992

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The Grand Trunk Road by Tim Smith,Irna Qureshi Pdf

The Grand Trunk Road is one of the oldest and longest highways in southern Asia. Through oral testimonies, photographs and texts, Tim Smith explores its history and shows how close links between Britain and places along the road continue to this day. The Grand Trunk Road was the main artery for conquest by the British Raj and passes through the ancestral homes of many British Asians. For the first time, the story of the profound impact of the British on this highway and its people is told in image and word.

Author : Pushpesh Pant,Huma Mohsin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Cookery, Indic
ISBN : 8174363629

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Food Path by Pushpesh Pant,Huma Mohsin Pdf

Author : Frederick Arthur Ambrose 1880 Talbot
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1373931310

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MAKING OF A GRT CANADIAN RAILW by Frederick Arthur Ambrose 1880 Talbot Pdf

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Author : Ian Truman
Publisher : Down & Out Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Grand Trunk and Shearer by Ian Truman Pdf

When Cillian Kennedy’s body was fished out of the canal, no one believed his death was due to natural causes. But when the police wrote it off as an accidental death, four of his friends and family roamed the city in the search of any clue that may lead to the killer. Answers were found down dead end roads, on the edge of the industrial harbour front, in an abandoned building now a crack den, through obscure networks of anti-racist skinheads, the racist Heritage Front, former gay bashers, the flailing Irish mob and the Mohawk MMA circuit. Featuring some of Montreal’s most notorious neighbourhoods, and told in a uniquely gritty raconteur voice, Grand Trunk and Shearer offers more than the typical run -of-the-mill mystery novel. At a crossroads between noir, private eye and literary fiction, it is a book that will please those who have come to ask more of the genre with profound characterization, down to earth style, minimalist setting, believable violence and flawless dialogue. Praise for GRAND TRUNK AND SHEARER: “D’Arcy Kennedy’s search for his brother’s killer is a gut-wrenching trip into a world of people left behind by gentrification, forgotten by changing politics and trying to hang onto what little family they have left. It’s authentic, it’s raw, and it’s got heart. It’s a trip worth taking.” —John McFetridge, author of A Little More Free

Author : Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Canada, Eastern
ISBN : HARVARD:HX4QB7

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Summer Resorts Reached by the Grand-Trunk-Railway and Its Connections by Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada Pdf