The Story of the Cambrian: A Biography of a Railway

"The Story of the Cambrian: A Biography of a Railway" by C. P. Gasquoine is a historical narrative that unwinds the tale of the Cambrian Railways, chronicling its evolution and hardships across the Welsh landscape in the late 1800s. Gasquoine's writing blends a chronicle with portrayals of people who erected and regulated the railway, revealing its transformative effect on the Welsh region. The narrative explores the origins of the Cambrian Railways, highlighting the challenges faced by its founders, such as financial difficulties and political resistance, and emphasizing the determination required to overcome them. Figures like David Davies and Thomas Savin emerge as central to the railway's legacy; they play an integral part in how the railway impacted communities.