{"product_id":"tram-greg-gardiner-9781764085663","title":"Tram","description":"A 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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg Gardiner,Gregory Gardiner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764085663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764085663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Intertype\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d","brand":"Greg Gardiner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47760800022783,"sku":"9781764085663","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad47b1d6-28ff-446a-8906-98a59adfab5b.jpg?v=1765514227","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tram-greg-gardiner-9781764085663","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}