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Discover the chilling tale of 'The Signalman', a ghost story that intertwines the brilliance of Charles Dickens with the haunting reality of railway history. This BRAND NEW edition, published by Profile Books in 2015, features 64 pages of immersive storytelling that delves into the aftermath of a tragic train derailment. On June 9, 1865, Dickens experienced a life-altering event while traveling on the Folkestone to London Boat Train. The catastrophic accident took the lives of ten passengers, leaving a profound mark on Dickens, which inspired him to pen this atmospheric narrative.
In 'The Signalman', the protagonist encounters a signalman in a dark railway cutting, a man burdened by secrets and menaced by a ghostly figure that foreshadows imminent disasters. This powerful tale not only captivates readers but also urges them to reflect on the fragile nature of safety in railway travel. Enhanced with an introduction by rail historian Simon Bradley, this edition explores Dickens' literary genius as well as the historical significance of railways during the Victorian era. Ideal for aficionados of classic literature, ghost stories, and historical fiction, 'The Signalman' invites you to contemplate the shadows lurking in quiet places. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of literary history – add 'The Signalman' to your collection today.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781255919
Year: 2015
Publisher: Profile Books
Pages: 64
Description:
On the 9th of June 1865, Charles Dickens was travelling aboard the Folkestone to London Boat Train with his mistress and her mother, when it derailed while crossing a viaduct near Staplehurst in Kent. The train plunged down a bank into a dry river bed, killing ten passengers, and badly wounding forty.
Dickens was profoundly affected by the disaster, and a year later, he published The Signalman, a supremely atmospheric ghost story in which the narrator, while investigating a dank and lonely railway cutting, meets the signalman who lives there. His new acquaintance appears to live under the shadow of an unbearable secret, haunted by an apparition whose appearance prefigures terrible rail accidents.
Drawing on Dickens own experiences, and introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways, The Signalman is both an important piece of rail history, and a sinister tale which will make you think twice next time you enter the quiet carriage.
In 'The Signalman', the protagonist encounters a signalman in a dark railway cutting, a man burdened by secrets and menaced by a ghostly figure that foreshadows imminent disasters. This powerful tale not only captivates readers but also urges them to reflect on the fragile nature of safety in railway travel. Enhanced with an introduction by rail historian Simon Bradley, this edition explores Dickens' literary genius as well as the historical significance of railways during the Victorian era. Ideal for aficionados of classic literature, ghost stories, and historical fiction, 'The Signalman' invites you to contemplate the shadows lurking in quiet places. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of literary history – add 'The Signalman' to your collection today.
**Delivery Information:** Orders typically ship within 1-3 business days, with fast delivery options available to ensure your books arrive promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781781255919
Year: 2015
Publisher: Profile Books
Pages: 64
Description:
On the 9th of June 1865, Charles Dickens was travelling aboard the Folkestone to London Boat Train with his mistress and her mother, when it derailed while crossing a viaduct near Staplehurst in Kent. The train plunged down a bank into a dry river bed, killing ten passengers, and badly wounding forty.
Dickens was profoundly affected by the disaster, and a year later, he published The Signalman, a supremely atmospheric ghost story in which the narrator, while investigating a dank and lonely railway cutting, meets the signalman who lives there. His new acquaintance appears to live under the shadow of an unbearable secret, haunted by an apparition whose appearance prefigures terrible rail accidents.
Drawing on Dickens own experiences, and introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways, The Signalman is both an important piece of rail history, and a sinister tale which will make you think twice next time you enter the quiet carriage.