Bibliograph

Off the rails, a train trip through life, Beppe Severgnini ; translated by Antony Shugaar

Type

Label

Off the rails, a train trip through life, Beppe Severgnini ; translated by Antony Shugaar

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Off the rails

Oclc number

1035802537

Responsibility statement

Beppe Severgnini ; translated by Antony Shugaar

Sub title

a train trip through life

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."--Jacket

Table Of Contents

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

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