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Wilkeson's Notes on Puget Sound
Paperback
TrainsRegional: Pacific NorthwestWest
ISBN13: 9781024255492
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wilkeson's Notes on Puget Sound offers a fascinating glimpse into the Pacific Northwest in 1869. Drawn from the reconnaissance notes of Samuel Wilkeson, this volume details the proposed route of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Wilkeson's observations provide valuable insights into the landscape, challenges, and potential of the region during a pivotal period of westward expansion.
This book is a valuable resource for historians, railroad enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the exploration and development of the American West. Wilkeson's first-hand account captures the spirit of adventure and the ambition that drove the construction of the transcontinental railroad.
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