The Spiral Tunnels and the Big Hill: A Canadian Adventure

Graeme Pole successfully presents a captivating historical account of the Canadian Pacific Railways construction through Kicking Horse Pass in the Canadian Rockies. Unlike most historical accounts, I was unable to put this book down until I finished reading it cover to cover. I then went out to trace some of the history by using the thoughtfully included train spotting guide which only helped make the history "come alive" even more. While the plentiful photos alone make this book worth the price, it is the writing and many points-of-interest "side bars" that make it a "must have" on the bookshelf of anyone interested in trains, the people who build and run them, and the spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.