Railway Atlas of Scotland - Two Hundred Years of History in Maps

This is the first book of its kind to feature the story of Scotland's railways through maps, packed with sumptuous map reproductions as well as railway memorabilia. Will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.

About the author

David Spaven was born and brought up in Edinburgh, and has lived and worked in Inverness, London and Glasgow. He has spent his whole working life in and around the rail industry and is the author of a number of acclaimed railways books, including Mapping the Railways (HarperCollins, 2011) and Britain's Scenic Railways (HarperCollins, 2012).

Summary

This is the first book of its kind to feature the story of Scotland’s railways through maps, packed with sumptuous map reproductions as well as railway memorabilia. Will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.

Product details

• Authors: David Spaven
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.10.2015
• EAN: 9781780272382
• ISBN: 978-1-78027-238-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous