Great American Railroad Journeys Great American Railroad Journeys Historical Companion to the BBC Series Michael Portillo Simon & Schuster2017Hardback256pp Illustrated244x187mm 9781471151514 Product Code: 508826 Details In his popular TV travel series, Michael Portillo followed 19th-century railway guides, tracing the history and development of each destination since ... DetailsBackDetailsIn his popular TV travel series, Michael Portillo followed 19th-century railway guides, tracing the history and development of each destination since their original publication. This historical companion to the BBC series focuses on the railways of America, telling the story of the first pioneers, engineering mavericks and tycoons and how the railroad helped to shape the country before and after the Civil War, and into the 20th century.See MoreSee Less publ £20.00now £7.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesGift IdeasTransportTravel (all)TravelTagsTrains & railwaysTravel writing