Eight Great American Rail Journeys: A Travel Guide (Broadcast Tie-Ins) [Paperback]

Karen Ivory (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2000 | Series: Broadcast Tie-Ins

<DIV>This pocket guidebook contains all the information you need to start planning a real-life rail journey.
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From the Back Cover

You've seen the acclaimed public television programs and you've read the firsthand accounts in the Great American Rail Journeys companion book. Now find out how to have your own unforgettable train adventure. This pocket guidebook contains all the information you need to start planning a real-life journey, including route synopses with historical notes, points of interest along the way, accommodations on and off the train, rate information, dining options, dress code, scenic, historic and cultural highlights, full color photographs, detailed route maps, contact information and helpful Web sites. Discover the beauty and wonder of North America that can only be found by riding the rails. (4 1/2 x 8 1/4, 96 pages, color photos, maps)

About the Author

<DIV>A Philadelphia-based freelance writer, Karen Ivory has provided writing and editorial assistance on two books for National Geographic: America's Great Houses and Guide to America's Public Gardens. She served as editor for a recent revision of How to Start a Home-Based Writing Business (Globe Pequot) and Resolving Identity-Based Conflict (Jossey-Bass).
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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762707488
• ISBN-13: 978-0762707485
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,495,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Limed and Dated, March 15, 2011

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Richard T. Keppelman (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eight Great American Rail Journeys: A Travel Guide (Broadcast Tie-Ins) (Paperback)

I was disappointed in this one. It tries to do too many things in a scant 90 pages in undersized format. I don't need someone to tell me about the places the trains go; I can get that information more completely elsewhere. Not too much on AMTRAK; more on private companies that offer restored cars. I am guessing these end up as high-end deals. Did the tour companies sponsor the book?

Also,the 2000 publication makes it out of date for the possibly commercial purposes served.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please update the information, October 6, 2008

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Fernando A. Perez - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eight Great American Rail Journeys: A Travel Guide (Broadcast Tie-Ins) (Paperback)

The information is very valuable. I would suggest the author to periodically issue an updated edition.