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Follow on Google News | New Book Compares Mount Lowe Railway’s Past to PresentLocal authors team up with Preservation Society on new book featuring stunning collection of vintage and contemporary photographs
Since Mount Lowe Railway’s abandonment in 1936, millions of hikers, mountain bikers, and rail fans have followed the long-deserted rail beds to glimpse the scenic grandeur of what was once the “Earth’s Grandest Mountain Ride.” Now, readers can enjoy local history and fabulous vistas without the effort of a day’s hike. Comparing our present to our past is how we understand our history. Arcadia’ Authors Michael A. Patris and Steve Crise serve on the board of the Mount Lowe Preservation Society, which provided most of the images in this book from its archives. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665. # # # With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images. End
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