Whistlestop : a journey across Canada

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Chester Historical Society

Whistlestop : a journey across Canada: The image displays the cover of a book titled "Whistle Stop: A Journey Across Canada" by George Galt. The cover features a blue sky with clouds at the top, transitioning into a deeper blue towards the bottom. Illustrations of a train extend horizontally across the upper portion, suggesting travel and movement. The title "Whistle Stop" is prominently written in large, bold, white letters with a red outline, creating contrast and emphasis. Beneath the title, the author's name, "George
Whistlestop : a journey across Canada

The image displays the cover of a book titled "Whistle Stop: A Journey Across Canada" by George Galt. The cover features a blue sky with clouds at the top, transitioning into a deeper blue towards the bottom. Illustrations of a train extend horizontally across the upper portion, suggesting travel and movement. The title "Whistle Stop" is prominently written in large, bold, white letters with a red outline, creating contrast and emphasis. Beneath the title, the author's name, "George

Name/Title

Whistlestop : a journey across Canada

Entry/Object ID

chs-013586

Description

"Whistle Stop: A Journey Across Canada" by George Galt is an autobiographical travel narrative documenting the author's four-month railway journey across Canada, from Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Galt combines personal adventure with observations on Canada's culture and geography.

Collection

Gretchen Behl Collection.

Category

Railroads

Acquisition

Notes

9/4/2010 Gift from Gretchen Behl.

Dimensions

Height

23.6 cm

Width

16.1 cm

Depth

2.5 cm

Dimension Notes

233

Book Details

Author

Galt, George

Publisher

Methuen

Date Published

1987

ISBN

0-458-80510-6

LCCN

cn 87093111

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

August 6, 2025