"Transit Maps of the World" was an unexpected success and is now a cult favorite. In his irresistible follow-up, Ovenden has produced a mesmerizing compendium o

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This illustrated book features 26 of the world's greatest railway journeys, from those of epic scope, such as the Trans-Siberian to those of great scenic beauty

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