{"product_id":"chinese-steam-david-kitching-9781445676203","title":"Chinese Steam: The Last Years","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Kitching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1445676206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781445676203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"David Kitching","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48448700416255,"sku":"9781445676203","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b59600a7-64b4-41af-b5f4-ce0b4401592c.jpg?v=1777260093","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chinese-steam-david-kitching-9781445676203","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}