| Author |
Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872 |
| Illustrator |
Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
Tales of the Trains
Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The coupé of the North Midland -- The white lace bonnet -- Fast asleep and wide awake -- The road versus the rail -- The tunnel of Trübau; Mr. Blake in Belgium.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Tales of the Trains" by Charles James Lever is a collection of railroad-themed stories written in the early 20th century. The book captures the adventures and social dynamics encountered during train travel, blending humor with commentary on societal norms and characters associated with the burgeoning railway culture of the time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's views on the revolutionary impact of trains on society and literature, disdaining traditional narratives that fail to reflect the changes brought by steam travel. Through the perspective of a character observing fellow travelers and their interactions, we are drawn into the whimsical yet sharp analysis of class and social status, particularly highlighted by a chance encounter with a nobleman and a common commercial traveler. This setup engages the reader in a humorous exploration of the serendipity and surprises that can arise on the rails, laying the groundwork for stories that promise to weave personal experiences into broader social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Railroad stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34884 |
| Release Date |
Jan 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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