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Great American Railroad Journeys

Great American Railroad Journeys

Michael Portillo rides the historic railroads of America, using an Appleton’s General Travel Guide to the United States, published in 1879. His travels take him to big cities, rural outposts, sites of historical importance and glorious natural wonders. Along the way, he delves into the past of the nation and meets the locals, while encountering the most breathtaking railroads in the world.

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