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Book Synopsis: A captivating journey blending memoir, history, and biography that takes the reader on one of the world's most famous trains and tells of carving the dramatic route it follows, while pondering other international railways through the eyes of travellers past and present.Rick Antonson has ridden trains in more than thirty-five countries—but almost everything he thinks he knows about train travel changes when he boards the Rocky Mountaineer with his ten-year-old grandson, Riley. As they wind over trestles and through tunnels, each mile of track uncovers stories of dynamite and discovery, surveyors and schemers, explorers and visionaries, and the people who helped to build Canada against the odds of geography and politics. Surrounded by a wild landscape that sparks imagination, fellow passengers recount train travels in other countries, get nostalgic for the era of steam locomotives, and consider life’s unfinished journeys.Peppered with spirited dialogue, heartrending vignettes, and intriguing anecdotes, Train Beyond the Mountains is a travelogue with urgency: to make your travel dreams happen now. As one passenger muses, "The mistake we make is that we think we have time." Read more
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Embark on an unforgettable journey with Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer. This captivating book blends memoir, history, and biography, taking you on a thrilling adventure aboard one of the world's most famous trains. Experience the dramatic route as you carve through mountains, cross trestles, and venture through tunnels. Each mile of track uncovers fascinating stories of dynamite and discovery, surveyors and schemers, explorers and visionaries.
Don't just read about train travel – experience it through the eyes of Rick Antonson, a seasoned traveler who has ridden trains in over thirty-five countries. But it's his journey on the Rocky Mountaineer with his ten-year-old grandson, Riley, that changes everything he thought he knew about train travel. Feel the excitement, the awe, and the anticipation as you join them on this remarkable adventure that will ignite your wanderlust.
Immerse yourself in a wild landscape that will spark your imagination. While surrounded by breathtaking scenery, you'll engage with fellow passengers who share their own train travel experiences from around the world. Get nostalgic for the golden era of steam locomotives and reflect on life's unfinished journeys. Peppered with spirited dialogue, heartrending vignettes, and intriguing anecdotes, Train Beyond the Mountains promises to transport you from page to place.
It's time to make your travel dreams happen now, just like the passengers in this book realized. Don't wait for the perfect time or the right opportunity. Take the leap, embrace the adventure, and discover the world through the pages of Train Beyond the Mountains. As one passenger wisely muses, "The mistake we make is that we think we have time." Don't let another moment slip away without exploring the captivating stories and wonders that await you.
Start your journey now and embark on an incredible adventure that will leave you longing for more.
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