Epic Adventures
Explore the World in 12 Amazing Train Journeys
(Author) Sam SedgmanFrom Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner, Sam Sedgman, comes a beautiful and informative book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen through the world's most wondrous train journeys. Climb onboard and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most amazing train journeys. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman will delight with his descriptive and illuminative text about train journeys including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, celebrate Chinese New Year and taste some tea in India whilst on a toy train - there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster brings the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
Sam Sedgman
Sam Sedgman is a British author known for his work in the children's adventure genre. He is best known for co-writing "The Highland Falcon Thief" and "Kidnap on the California Comet" with M.G. Leonard, which are part of the popular Adventures on Trains series. Sedgman's writing style is characterized by engaging storytelling, richly developed characters, and intricate plots that keep readers of all ages enthralled. His contributions to literature include bringing the classic mystery genre to a new generation of readers through his modern and exciting adventures. "The Highland Falcon Thief" is considered his most famous work, garnering critical acclaim and a loyal fan following. Sedgman's impact on the literary genre is evident in his ability to captivate readers with his imaginative storytelling and timeless themes.
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