Songs Of The Rail (1881)

By Alexander Anderson

Book Overview

Songs of the Rail is a collection of poems written by Alexander Anderson and published in 1881. The book contains a total of 43 poems, all of which are inspired by the author's experiences traveling on trains and observing the changing landscapes outside. The poems are written in a lyrical style and cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and the human condition. Anderson's poems capture the excitement and wonder of train travel, as well as the loneliness and isolation that can come with it. He describes the scenery passing by outside the train windows, from bustling cities to quiet countryside, and reflects on the people he encounters along the way. The book also includes a number of illustrations by various artists, which add to the overall aesthetic of the collection. Songs of the Rail is a unique and charming work of poetry that captures a specific moment in history and the spirit of adventure that comes with travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164864505
• ISBN13: 9781164864509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"