The Railway Anecdote Book

Author : Jodie Callaghan
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781772601992

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The Train by Jodie Callaghan Pdf

Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. Ashley sees his sadness, and Uncle tells her of the day years ago when he and the other children from their community were told to board the train before being taken to residential school where their lives were changed forever. They weren't allowed to speak Mi'gmaq and were punished if they did. There was no one to give them love and hugs and comfort. Uncle also tells Ashley how happy she and her sister make him. They are what give him hope. Ashley promises to wait with her uncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1864
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : HARVARD:32044020044517

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Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020624892

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In this delightful collection of stories and anecdotes, readers are treated to a panoramic view of travel by rail and river. Compiled from a variety of sources, these humorous, insightful, and often poignant tales capture the spirit of adventure and excitement that has drawn people to travel by train and boat for generations. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair adventurer, The Railway Anecdote Book is sure to delight and entertain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonymous,BiblioBazaar
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1295370271

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The Railway Anecdote Book by Anonymous,BiblioBazaar Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Railway Anecdote Book: A Collection Of Anecdotes And Incidents Of Travel By River And Rail D. Appleton & co., 1876 Transportation; Railroads; General; American wit and humor; Anecdotes; Humor / General; Transportation / Railroads / General; Transportation / Railroads / History

Author : Cecil Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : UGA:32108061522143

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They Call Me George by Cecil Foster Pdf

A historical work of non-fiction that chronicles the little-known stories of black railway porters - the so-called "Pullmen" of the Canadian rail lines. The actions and spirit of these men helped define Canada as a nation in surprising ways; effecting race relations, human rights, North American multiculturalism, community building, the shape and structure of unions, and the nature of travel and business across the US and Canada. Drawing on the stories and legends of several of these influential early black Canadians, this book narrates the history of a very visible, but rarely considered, aspect of black life in railway-age Canada. These porters, who fought against the idea of Canada as White Man's Country, open only to immigrants from Europe, fought for opportunities and rights and won.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1333589972

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Excerpt from The Railway Anecdote Book: A Collection of the Best and Newest Anecdotes and Tales to the Present Day Mr. Canning was once asked by an English clergyman how he had liked the sermon he had preached before him. Why, it was a short sermon, quoth Canning. Oh yes, said the preacher; you know I avoid being tedious. Ah, but, replied Canning, you were tedious. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 184?
Category : Anecdotes
ISBN : OCLC:65404481

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Author : Patrick C. Dorin
Publisher : Seattle : Superior Publishing Company; Saanichton, B.C. : Hancock House Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015006384336

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The Canadian National Railways' Story by Patrick C. Dorin Pdf

Author : Richard Pike
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015064331476

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Railway Adventures and Anecdotes by Richard Pike Pdf

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1354339711

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The Railway Anecdote Book by Anonymous Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Dolores Mosser
Publisher : Adrian Street Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0615313175

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A Train Story by Dolores Mosser Pdf

A Train Story, a wonderful story about the joy of trains and the magic they can bring. The story captured a day in time spent watching trains when a little old circus train delivered a day of fun and excitement to their small town in West Texas. The beautiful watercolor illustrations provide an endless canvas for that journey. A Train Story is a timeless classic.

Author : Paul Yee
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773065793

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Ghost Train by Paul Yee Pdf

The story of a young Chinese girl who arrives in North America only to discover that her father has died building the railway. This powerful, unforgettable and multi-award-winning tale is based on the lives of the Chinese who settled on the west coast of North America in the early 1900s. Left behind in China by her father, who has gone to North America to find work, Choon-yi has made her living by selling her paintings in the market. When her father writes one day and asks her to join him, she joyously sets off, only to discover that he has been killed. Choon-yi sees the railway and the giant train engines that her father died for, and she is filled with an urge to paint them. But her work disappoints her until a ghostly presence beckons her to board a train where she meets the ghosts of the men who died building the railway. She is able to give them peace by returning their bones to China where they were born. Ghostly, magical and yet redeeming, this tale by Paul Yee is superbly illustrated by Harvey Chan. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

Author : Pike Richard
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314753258

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Railway Adventures and Anecdotes by Pike Richard Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Herbert H. Harwood, Jr.,Robert S. Korach
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253017703

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The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story by Herbert H. Harwood, Jr.,Robert S. Korach Pdf

From 1901 to 1938 the Lake Shore Electric claimed to be—and was considered by many—"The Greatest Electric Railway in the United States." It followed the shore of Lake Erie, connecting Cleveland and Toledo with a high-speed, limited-stop service and pioneered a form of intermodal transportation three decades before the rest of the industry. To millions of people the bright orange electric cars were an economical and comfortable means of escaping the urban mills and shops or the humdrum of rural life. In summers during the glory years there were never enough cars to handle the crowds. After reaching its peak in the early 1920s, however, the Lake Shore Electric suffered the fate of most of its sister lines: it was now competing with automobiles, trucks, and buses and could not rival them in convenience. The Lake Shore Electric Railway Story tells the story of this fascinating chapter in interurban transportation, including the missed opportunities that might have saved this railway.

Author : David Laurence Jones
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781772033502

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Railway Nation by David Laurence Jones Pdf

A riveting, visually engaging collection of vignettes highlighting the rich heritage of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CP also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline, and had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, war contributions, and international trade. It has been said that no other single corporation has shaped Canadian national identity as much as CP. Railway Nation: Tales of the World’s Greatest Travel System is a compilation of more than fifty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to the company's golden era. From the construction of the ground-breaking Spiral Tunnels on what was previously the most dangerous and accident-prone stretch of railway track in the Rockies, to the CPR-manufactured Valentine tanks that helped the Soviet Union fight off the Nazis in World War II, to the long and frustrating struggle of CP stewardesses fighting against sexist employment policies, this lively and nuanced portrait of an iconic company is illustrated with fascinating archival photography and will be an essential addition to any Canadian history buff's library.