The Book Depository Slow Train to Switzerland by Diccon Bewes

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Description: Slow Train to Switzerland : Paperback : John Murray Press : 9781857886511 : 1857886518 : 29 Aug 2017 : The story of two trips, one glimpsing the future of travel, one revisiting its past. The tale of a tour that changed both Switzerland and the world of travel forever. The Book Depository Slow Train to Switzerland by Diccon Bewes - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

 

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Author: DIANA b

Rating: 5

Review: This mix of history inter-twined with two travel stories is brilliantly managed and easy to read.

 

Author: G. McConnell

Rating: 4

Review: A lovely book telling well that route taken these years ago by Thomas Cook, filled with many interesting facts about the country and travelling around in these early days.

 

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