Quest for Speed
An Illustrated History of High-Speed Trains from Rocket to Bullet and Beyond
By Derek Hayes | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
About the book
Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.
Editions of Quest for Speed
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780008704131
- EBook
- ISBN 9780008704148
Read an Excerpt
Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest for Speed about?
Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Quest for Speed?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Transport: general interest > Trains and railways: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Quest for Speed?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780008704131
How long is Quest for Speed and how many pages does it have?
Quest for Speed has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Quest for Speed?
Derek Hayes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Quest for Speed is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780008704131) and ebook(ISBN 9780008704148)
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