{"product_id":"chinese-steam-the-last-years-paperback","title":"Chinese Steam: The Last Years - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Kitching\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual journey through the final years of steam power in China's industrial heartlands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChinese Steam: The Last Years\u003c\/i\u003e captures the twilight of steam locomotives in China, from 1992 to 2017. Railway enthusiast David Kitching documents these magnificent machines in action across diverse landscapes, from the deserts of Xinjiang to the industrial hubs of Manchuria. Explore remote regions and witness the power of steam amidst coal mines and steelworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning photography of QJ, SY, and JS class locomotives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare narrow-gauge operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe welcoming spirit of the Chinese people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePerfect for railway enthusiasts, industrial history buffs, and photography aficionados seeking to relive the age of steam.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Kitching\u003c\/b\u003e is a former Countryside Management Officer with a lifetime interest in industrial history. He has researched the history of the North Staffordshire brick industry and helped develop brick displays at the Apedale Heritage Centre at Newcastle-under-Lyme. He has previously written about the coal industry in Staffordshire and Cheshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9.14 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48346169966841,"sku":"9781445676203","price":25.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/FTEln8zro29781445676203.webp?v=1777787680","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/chinese-steam-the-last-years-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}