Soldier Songs and Love Songs

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J A Hammerton

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Alpha Editions
30 October 2025

Humour collections & anthologies

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Steam hisses along the platform, and a flurry of umbrellas, portmanteaux, and urgent porters set the scene for a world where railway travel is as much a comedy of manners as a feat of engineering. Amidst the clatter of wheels and the peculiar etiquette of the Victorian waiting room, the foibles of British railway passengers are laid bare with a wit as sharp as a guard's whistle. This is a treasury of railway humour, where each anecdote and sketch captures the unpredictability of train journey comedy-be it the exasperating delays, the eccentricities of fellow travellers, or the curious mishaps that transform a simple trip into a stage for social satire. With a keen eye for the absurdities of British railway life, the author draws from the everyday spectacle of bustling stations and crowded compartments, weaving together stories that lampoon the rituals and routines of travel. The writing brims with British comic sensibility, as it pokes fun at the hierarchies and habits of Victorian society, all set against the backdrop of the expanding rail network. The result is a collection of humorous railway anecdotes that not only entertain but also preserve the distinctive flavour of an era when the railway was both a marvel and a source of endless amusement. For those who delight in British travel humour, the book offers a window into the quirks and contradictions of a nation on the move, blending railway mishaps with affectionate satire and a deep appreciation for the comic potential of everyday life. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Edited by: J A Hammerton
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789374594674
ISBN 10: 9374594676
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 30 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Soldier Songs and Love Songs

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