See the World by Train

80 Unforgettable Railway Adventures Across the Globe

Jean-Baptiste Bonaventure

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Greenfinch
24 July 2025

Trains & railways: general interest; Travel & holiday guides

Embark on exceptional adventures along the most iconic train lines on the globe.

Ride along high-altitude viaducts, race through unspoilt woodlands and wind in-between epic mountains: rail travel allows us to see the world in a way quite unlike any other mode of transport. Join train enthusiast and journalist Jean-Baptiste Bonaventure in this gorgeous and comprehensive book that documents 80 of the world's most spectacular railway lines.

From the Orient Express in mainland Europe to the Taurus Express in Turkey, passing by the California Zephyr in the US and the Argentinian Tren a las Nubes, this book takes you on epic adventures across the globe. Divided by continent, each highly readable entry includes a detailed map, anecdotes of the history of the line, and stunning photography of the landscapes met along the way.

Immerse yourself in this epic book and prepare to see the world as you've never seen it before with this most vintage and ecological mode of transport.

By: Jean-Baptiste Bonaventure
Imprint: Greenfinch
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 1.680kg
ISBN: 9781529442328
ISBN 10: 152944232X
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 24 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jean-Baptiste Bonaventure is a seasoned French journalist and reporter. He has written for most French newspapers and magazines, including Le Monde, Le Parisien, Les Echos, L'Obs, and GEO to name a few. His work has taken him to cover current affairs in regions as varied as Ukraine, Turkey, China, South America and Southeast Asia.