Here, for the first time, is a feast for anyone who has ever been beguiled by the trains that formerly thrummed through the landscapes of our lives. This entertaining and evocative anthology presents the amazing variety of poems and songs written about the American railroad in the last century and a half. Comprised of selections from both oral and written traditions, the volume celebrates the historical and cultural significance of this marvel of engineering skills. Hedin's anthology allows all readers, from the most avid ...
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Here, for the first time, is a feast for anyone who has ever been beguiled by the trains that formerly thrummed through the landscapes of our lives. This entertaining and evocative anthology presents the amazing variety of poems and songs written about the American railroad in the last century and a half. Comprised of selections from both oral and written traditions, the volume celebrates the historical and cultural significance of this marvel of engineering skills. Hedin's anthology allows all readers, from the most avid railroad buff to anyone who has fond memories of train travel, to enjoy the romance of trains.
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 251 p. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 95050142 Type of material Book Main title The great machines: poems and songs of the American railroad / edited by Robert Hedin. Published/Created Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, c1996. Description xviii, 251 p.; 23 cm. ISBN 0877455503 (paper: alk. paper) LC classification PS595. R325 G73 1996 Related names Hedin, Robert, 1949-LC Subjects Railroad travel--Poetry. Railroads--Poetry. Songs, English--United States--Texts. American poetry. Notes Includes index. Dewey class no. 811.008/0355 Geographic area code n-us---
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book The anthology includes poetry from the decades of the railroad to today, poems on its construction, ballads, hobos, the freedom train, the wilderness, coach trains and more, 231 pages with index. Softcover is turquoise with a b/w photo on the front, 6" x 9." Very good condition. Front cover turns up at corners-opening wear.
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