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The Story Of The First Trans-Continental Railroad: Its Projectors, Construction And History
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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History
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ISBN10: 1163455334
ISBN13: 9781163455333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163455333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of The First Trans-Continental Railroad: Its Projectors, Construction And History by W. F. Bailey is a comprehensive account of the planning, building and history of the first trans-continental railroad in the United States. The book takes the reader on a journey through the early days of the railroad industry in America, exploring the various challenges and obstacles that were faced by the projectors of the trans-continental railroad. The author provides detailed descriptions of the construction of the railroad, including the various engineering feats and technological innovations that were required to complete the project. The book also explores the social and economic impact of the railroad on the United States, documenting the changes that occurred as a result of the new transportation network. Overall, The Story Of The First Trans-Continental Railroad is an informative and engaging read that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important infrastructure projects in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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