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From Myanmar's highlands to the British Pennines, from slow travel between coffee plantations in Borneo to a cross-continent odyssey on African railways, from the pioneers of the American West to European trains in war, this is a new prism through which to explore human lives, and global landscapes, politics and history. The Untold Railway Stories is a testament to both the joy and impact of train travel - to the ambition and ingenuity, and also to destruction and sacrifice within its history - and is published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway line.

Dive into the thought-provoking and timeless world of "Anti-imperialist Writings" by Mark Twain, a collection of essays and speeches that showcase Twain's sharp wit and unwavering moral convictions. This audiobook presents Twain's powerful commentary on imperialism, social justice, and the responsibilities of a global superpower. With his signature humor and insightful observations, Twain challenges the prevailing attitudes of his time and offers a compelling argument for a more just and humane world order.

Lawrence Durrell's evocative memoir of living in Cyprus, just before the Greek/Turkish partition. This is a touching and atmospheric account of a place, now changed, where the two races lived side by side.