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Tram

by Greg Gardiner , Gregory Gardiner
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781764085663
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Intertype
  • Publisher Imprint: Intertype
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 352
  • Original Price: GBP 15.96
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 472 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Australia & New Zealand

A rumbling journey through time, TRAM is a book of stories, a celebration of the city's living veins. From the horse-drawn carriages of the 1880s to the sleek modern trams of today, Gregory Gardiner takes us on a fascinating ride through the history and memory of a unique urban icon. This is more than a book about transport; it's a love letter to the trams, the largest network in the world, and the soul of the city they serve.

Step aboard and meet the forgotten pioneers who laid the tracks and shaped the network. Feel the thrill of a 'Gripman' on a rattling cable tram, learn how to navigate a mighty W class, and take a trip to the beach for a swim at the legendary Tramways Baths. Through a unique blend of historical research, personal remembrance, and imagination, Gardiner brings to life a century of movement and change.

But the journey is as much about the passengers as the trams. As the narrator travels the system, we meet a diverse cast of characters: the contemplative existentialist on route 57, the carefree surfer on number 72, the insightful grief counselor on route 11, and a vibrant artist who painted the 48. These fleeting encounters reveal the tapestry of human experience, the quiet dramas and small joys that unfold daily on the city's rails.

Woven throughout these modern vignettes are the author's own childhood memories, his journeys with his mother on the old green trams, a poignant reflection on the past that enriches the present. Gregory Gardiner's TRAM is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever gazed out a tram window and wondered about the stories of the people around them. It is a heartfelt tribute to the trams that connect us to our history, our city, and each other.

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