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Sleep No More: Railway, Canal and Other Stories of the Supernatural
L.T.C Rolt
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Description for Sleep No More: Railway, Canal and Other Stories of the Supernatural
Paperback. A collection of short stories of the supernatural that takes the reader on a journey from Cornwall to Wales and from the hill country of Shropshire to the west coast of Ireland. It is suitable for those who are passionate about the backdrop of our industrial landscape and those who love a good, old-fashioned ghost story. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FK; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 158.
This powerful collection of stories of the supernatural combines L.T.C. Rolt's writing talent with his unparalleled knowledge of Britain's industrial heritage to produce tales of real mystery and imagination. This haunting anthology takes the reader on a journey from Cornwall to Wales and from the hill country of Shropshire to the west coast of Ireland. 'The House of Vengeance', set in the Black Mountains of South Wales, tells what happens when a walker becomes lost and disorientated as the mist falls, while in 'The Gartside Fell Disaster' an old railwayman recounts the terrible night when the 'Mountaineer' came to grief. ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752455778
SKU
V9780752455778
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About L.T.C Rolt
L T C ROLT was born in Chester on 9 February 1910 and died in 1974. He was an engineer and craftsman, whose passion for Britain’s industrial heritage led him to become one of the foremost historians of the 20th century. He was joint founder of the Inland Waterways Association. He also wrote Narrow Boat, Red for Danger and the ... Read more
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