1974 The Desert Railway by Patsy Adam Smith Australian Railway Trains Book

1974 The Desert Railway by Patsy Adam Smith Australian Railway Trains Book

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1974 The Desert Railway by Patsy Adam Smith Australian Railway Trains Book

The Desert Railway
By Patsy Adam Smith
Published by Rigby Limited: Sydney, Melbourne etc 1974

" The Desert Railway by Patsy Adam-Smith offers a vivid chronicle of the construction of the Trans-Australian Railway, spanning 1,052 miles from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. Built between 1912 and 1917, this monumental project traversed some of Australia's most arid and inhospitable terrains. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Adam-Smith delves into the challenges faced by the workers, the engineering feats accomplished, and the broader significance of this railway in uniting the eastern and western parts of the nation.

Beyond the technical aspects, Adam-Smith brings to life the human stories intertwined with the railway's construction. She captures the resilience and camaraderie of the workers, the impact on remote communities, and the transformative effect the railway had on Australia's social and economic landscape. The book serves as both a historical account and a tribute to the indomitable spirit of those who contributed to this pivotal chapter in Australia's development. "

Light wear to dustjacket with protective plastic sleeve. Inscription on title page otherwise unmarked. Pages clean and bright. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 26.5cm x 22.5cm x 1.5cm - 138 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dustjacket with protective plastic sleeve. Inscription on half title page otherwise unmarked. Pages clean and bright. Some wrinkling to first few pages. Binding is solid with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Patsy Adam Smith
Publisher: Rigby Limited: Sydney, Melbourne etc
Year Printed: 1976
Sub-subject: Australian Railways