{"product_id":"tram-paperback","title":"Tram - 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\u003eGreg Gardiner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGregory Gardiner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rumbling journey through time, \u003cb\u003eTRAM\u003c\/b\u003e is a book of stories, a celebration of the city's living veins. From the horse-drawn carriages of the 1880s to the sleek modern trams of today, Gregory Gardiner takes us on a fascinating ride through the history and memory of a unique urban icon. This is more than a book about transport; it's a love letter to the trams, the largest network in the world, and the soul of the city they serve. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep aboard and meet the forgotten pioneers who laid the tracks and shaped the network. Feel the thrill of a 'Gripman' on a rattling cable tram, learn how to navigate a mighty W class, and take a trip to the beach for a swim at the legendary Tramways Baths. Through a unique blend of historical research, personal remembrance, and imagination, Gardiner brings to life a century of movement and change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the journey is as much about the passengers as the trams. As the narrator travels the system, we meet a diverse cast of characters: the contemplative existentialist on route 57, the carefree surfer on number 72, the insightful grief counselor on route 11, and a vibrant artist who painted the 48. These fleeting encounters reveal the tapestry of human experience, the quiet dramas and small joys that unfold daily on the city's rails. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWoven throughout these modern vignettes are the author's own childhood memories, his journeys with his mother on the old green trams, a poignant reflection on the past that enriches the present. Gregory Gardiner's \u003cb\u003eTRAM\u003c\/b\u003e is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever gazed out a tram window and wondered about the stories of the people around them. It is a heartfelt tribute to the trams that connect us to our history, our city, and each other.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48326177587449,"sku":"9781764085663","price":28.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/hUODJGH3wo9781764085663.webp?v=1777290986","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/tram-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}