Reminiscences Of A Railroad Engineer (1896)

by William Hasell Wilson

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of A Railroad Engineer, written by William Hasell Wilson and published in 1896, is a memoir of the author's experiences as a railroad engineer during the mid-19th century. The book covers Wilson's career working on various railroads in the United States, including the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Wilson shares his personal anecdotes and observations from his time working on the railroads, including his encounters with famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. He also provides insight into the challenges and dangers of working on the railroads during this time period, including accidents and the harsh working conditions.The book is written in a conversational style and includes detailed descriptions of the trains, tracks, and equipment used during this era. Wilson's passion for his work and the railroads is evident throughout the book, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of transportation or the development of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166148645
• ISBN13: 9781166148645
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"