Railway Ribaldry

Railway Ribaldry
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 189
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ISBN-10 : 9781783660230
ISBN-13 : 1783660236
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Book Synopsis Railway Ribaldry by : W. Heath Robinson

Download or read book Railway Ribaldry written by W. Heath Robinson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, 'Railway Ribaldry' is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions. Featuring almost 100 cartoons – including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions – it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.


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