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LoC No.: a25000546
Title:
Trains of Recollection
Drawn from Fifty Years of Railway Service in Scotland and Canada, and told to Arthur Hawkes
Alternate Title:
Trains of Recollection
Drawn from 50 Years of Railway Service in Scotland and Canada, and told to Arthur Hawkes
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Trains of Recollection" by D. B. Hanna is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work draws on Hanna's personal experiences over fifty years of railway service in Scotland and Canada, sharing insights into the development of Canada's railway system. The author offers a unique perspective on the transformations he witnessed, touching on themes of immigration, railway management, and the interplay between personal and national progress. At the start of the narrative, Hanna reflects on the normalcy of his railway career and the substantial changes he has observed throughout his service. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of railway construction and operation, beginning from his early days in Scotland to his eventual role in Canada. Through anecdotes and personal memories, he sets the stage for recounting the evolution of the railway industry, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the landscape of Canadian transportation, and expressing a deep appreciation for the role railways played in national development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanna, D. B. (David Blyth), 1858-1938
Editor: Hawkes, Arthur, 1871-1933
EBook No.: 63059
Published: Aug 27, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Railroads -- Canada
Subject: Canadian National Railways
Subject: Railroads -- Scotland
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: a25000546
Title:
Trains of Recollection
Drawn from Fifty Years of Railway Service in Scotland and Canada, and told to Arthur Hawkes
Alternate Title:
Trains of Recollection
Drawn from 50 Years of Railway Service in Scotland and Canada, and told to Arthur Hawkes
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Nick Wall, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Trains of Recollection" by D. B. Hanna is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work draws on Hanna's personal experiences over fifty years of railway service in Scotland and Canada, sharing insights into the development of Canada's railway system. The author offers a unique perspective on the transformations he witnessed, touching on themes of immigration, railway management, and the interplay between personal and national progress. At the start of the narrative, Hanna reflects on the normalcy of his railway career and the substantial changes he has observed throughout his service. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of railway construction and operation, beginning from his early days in Scotland to his eventual role in Canada. Through anecdotes and personal memories, he sets the stage for recounting the evolution of the railway industry, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the landscape of Canadian transportation, and expressing a deep appreciation for the role railways played in national development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hanna, D. B. (David Blyth), 1858-1938
Editor: Hawkes, Arthur, 1871-1933
EBook No.: 63059
Published: Aug 27, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Railroads -- Canada
Subject: Canadian National Railways
Subject: Railroads -- Scotland
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.