{"product_id":"9788494925450","title":"The luny train","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Lunatic Express\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a classic of travel literature and colonial history, translated into Spanish for the first time. It narrates the epic and tragic construction of the railway from Mombasa to Nairobi and Lake Victoria, a thousand-kilometer line that crossed unexplored territories of East Africa at the end of the 19th century. The reader will delve into a true adventure marked by ingenuity, constant danger, and the human cost of one of the greatest engineering feats of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts the colossal undertaking of laying a railway line across present-day Kenya, from the Indian Ocean coast to the heart of the continent. In an Africa where the ivory and slave trades still prevailed, the construction faced six years of extreme challenges: derailments, tropical diseases, tribal wars, and the famous attacks by the man-eating lions of Tsavo. The narrative combines direct testimony from engineers and workers with the context of the era, offering a vivid portrait of an endeavor that cost countless lives and five million pounds, but which transformed the region forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColonial history and British imperial expansion in East Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering and infrastructure construction under extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman survival and resistance against wild nature and disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural conflict and encounters between colonizers and local populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe myth and reality of the Tsavo lions as a symbol of danger in the savanna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers passionate about African history, great true adventures, and classic travel literature. It will also be of great interest to those who enjoy epic construction tales, such as the history of the Panama Canal or the Trans-Siberian Railway, as well as fans of colonial history and 19th-century exploration chronicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and documented vision of one of the great engineering works of British colonialism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImpactful and true stories about the dangers of construction in wild Africa, including the lion attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep historical context regarding the ivory trade, slavery, and tribal dynamics in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exciting read that combines historical rigor with adventure narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Miller, Charles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: History of Africa, History: specific events and topics, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Céfiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 768\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1620 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very carefully crafted edition of a fundamental title for lovers of history and adventure. Its length and density make it a reference work, ideal for a relaxed and in-depth read. Charles Miller's narration manages to maintain a compelling pace throughout its pages, offering both historical data and a vivid portrait of the human experience in one of the most ambitious and dangerous projects of its time. A valuable acquisition for any specialized library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407607619931,"sku":"9788494925450","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849492545.jpg?v=1781857724","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494925450","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}