In the carriage cast the eye over the line as given in our railway map, and note the junctions; for at many of these-such as Amiens, Rouen, Culoz, Macon, etc.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
The narrow streets-evil with odours brought forth by a hot sun, were filled with surging crowds which became denser as new trains arrived from Calais and Dunkirk and junctions on northern lines.
"The Soul of the War"
Philip Gibbs
Thus space was all in favour of the South; even should the enemy overrun her borders, her principal cities, few in number, were far removed from the hostile bases, and the important railway junctions were perfectly secure from sudden attack.
"Stonewall Jackson And The American Civil War"
G. F. R. Henderson