Tales of the Trains: Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Tales of the Trains: Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Tales of the Trains: Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lever, Charles (1806–1872).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Tales of the Trains: Being Some Chapters of Railroad Romance by Tilbury Tramp, Queen's Messenger
- Author credits: Lever, Charles (1806–1872)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
- Railroad stories
- Short stories
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- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Short Stories
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