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Zephyr
Tracking a Dream Across America
by Henry Kisor
ISBN: 155850477X
ISBN-13: 9781558504776
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Adams Media Corp
Published date: 1995
Size: 6.25 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Whether dashing through the Plains, creeping over the Rockies, hurtling across the Great Basin, or threading the Sierra Nevada, the California Zephyr is an earthbound cruise ship bearing five hundred souls, each with a story to tell. Within its eighteen cars one hears tales of trysts in showers and sleepers, of charming serendipities in dining cars, of smuggling drugs and pets (including an elusive boa constrictor), and of a small child's tragic death on the tracks. The California Zephyr remains America's most exhilarating transcontinental train, traversing breath-taking mountain scenery and retracing the route of countless westering pioneers. Veteran journalist Henry Kisor climbs aboard this train and introduces us to the men and women who ride the rails - some out of restlessness, some as a hobby, some seeking love or friendship as they open new frontiers in their deeper selves. And of course there are the resourceful train crews, who tell tales of "dog-robbing" supplies in the yards, of coping with medical emergencies en route, and of keeping their good humor over the train's 51-hour run. The Zephyr's route is a passage of surprising connections, as the grand history of railroads, terminals, luxury limiteds, and western bandits exists side by side with contemporary concerns. Through Kisor's eyes, we participate in all the events that make a train trip magical. Fans of his acclaimed memoir, What's That Pig Outdoors? (which The New York Times Book Review said "may well become an American classic"), will not be surprised to find Kisor to be an active participant in his story and an affable traveling companion. As we head westward with him at our side, Zephyr becomes more than just aleisure trip, but a personal journey into the heart of America.
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Zephyr : Tracking a Dream Across America
Kisor, Henry
Avon, MA, U.S.A.: Adams Media Corporation, 1995, 1995-03. Soft cover. very good. Near fine. Ex-library.---BOOKS PURCHASED BEFORE 3PM EASTERN SAME DAY. ( more information) Offered by Ship Today Books (United States)
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Kisor, Henry
Holbrook, Ma.: Adams Media Corporation. 1995. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by The Whodunit Company (United States)
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Zephyr : Tracking a Dream Across America
KISOR, HENRY
Holbrook, MA: Adams Publishing. Very Good. 1994. Soft Cover. 155850477X . 338 pages, 8 color plates, map, pictorial wrappers, very good. From Library Journal: Kisor is intimately familiar with the California Zephyr , a popular Amtrak run from Chicago to Oakland. He uses a run to Oakland to point out the stunning beauty along the route and highlight its rich history. He also explains well the special appeal of long-distance train travel--the sense of community that develops on the train, the local newspapers available from big and small towns along the way, and the relaxing atmosphere of the coach car. Particularly strong are the stories about the crew that makes these long runs possible. Stories and interviews with the engineer, stewards, chef, conductor, and other Amtrakers and their "trains-from-hell" stories make this a superb piece on railroad travel in the United States. An excellent choice for most public libraries, especially those along the route of the Zephyr . . ( more information) Offered by Military History Bookshop (United States)
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Zephyr, Tracking a Dream Across America
Kisor, Henry
Holbrook, MA: Adams Publishing, 1994. Very Good Near FineTrade Paperback. Near Fine. 1st Print. ISBN: 155850477X. AU607661.. Trade Paperback. Very Good/Unknown. ( more information) Offered by BookCollector.net (United States)
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