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The old Patagonian express : by train through the Americas

by Paul Theroux

This travelogue charts a railway journey from Boston to Patagonia, documenting the diverse landscapes, climates, and cultures, alongside the varying quality of the trains encountered along the route.

Accession 12974 ISBN 0241102855 Publisher Hamish Hamilton
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