The Story of American Railroads: From the Iron Horse to the

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The Story of American Railroads: From the Iron Horse to the Diesel Locomotive

This richly comprehensive history by a self-proclaimed "low-brow" historian features more than 100 photographs and contemporary prints of America's railway system. Stewart H. Holbrook presents a dramatic, highly readable chronicle of the development of the backbone of the country's commerce and industry. Abounding in episodes of ingenuity and achievement, the growth of the railway system required constant improvements in techniques, devices, and machines, from the first wood burner that traveled on wooden rails to modern streamliners and diesel-powered giants.
In addition to technological innovations, the colossal enterprise required courage and resolve to battle challenges posed by nature as well as by political maneuvering and corruption. This fascinating survey draws upon many hitherto unknown original sources and new data, in addition to firsthand accounts from hundreds of brakemen, conductors, engineers, and other railroad employees. Sound and authoritative, it constitutes a definitive history of America's railroads.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2015-12-17
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759799220
EANs 9780486799223

Country	USA
Brand	Dover Publications
Manufacturer	Dover Publications
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2015-12-17
UnitCount	1
UPCs	800759799220
EANs	9780486799223

The Story of American Railroads: From the Iron Horse to the Diesel Locomotive

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