How We Got Up The Glenmutchkin Railway And How We Got Out Of It Paperback - 2010

""How We Got Up The Glenmutchkin Railway And How We Got Out Of It"" is a humorous and satirical novella written by W. E. Aytoun. The story follows the misadventures of a group of tourists who embark on a journey on the newly constructed Glenmutchkin Railway in Scotland. The railway, however, is plagued with numerous issues, including faulty tracks, incompetent staff, and a lack of basic amenities.As the tourists make their way up the railway, they encounter a series of absurd and comical situations, including a runaway train, a collision with a herd of cows, and a disastrous attempt to cross a river. Despite these obstacles, the group eventually reaches their destination, only to find that the town of Glenmutchkin is just as chaotic and disorganized as the railway itself.Aytoun's book is a satire on the early days of railway travel in Scotland, highlighting the many challenges and dangers that travelers faced during this time. The novella is also a commentary on the larger issues of industrialization and modernization in Victorian society, as well as a humorous critique of the Scottish character and way of life. Overall, ""How We Got Up The Glenmutchkin Railway And How We Got Out Of It"" is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the history of transportation and travel.""Ah!"" said she, ""I see you are a congenial spirit. How delightful, and yet how rare it is to meet with any one who thinks in unison with yourself! Do you ever walk in the Necropolis, Mr. Dunshunner? It is my favourite haunt of a morning. There we can wean ourselves, as it were, from life, and, beneath the melancholy yew and cypress, anticipate the setting star. How often there have I seen the procession--the funeral of some very, very little child.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.