Railway Ribaldry
Being 96 pages of railway humour
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History
| Author: | W. Heath Robinson | ISBN: | 9781783660230 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing | Publication: | June 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Old House Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | W. Heath Robinson |
| ISBN: | 9781783660230 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Publication: | June 10, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Old House Books |
| Language: | English |
First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, 'Railway Ribaldry' is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions. Featuring almost 100 cartoons – including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions – it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.
First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, 'Railway Ribaldry' is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions. Featuring almost 100 cartoons – including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions – it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.
