The Complete Book of North American Railroading

by Mike Schafer, Steve Jessup, Kevin EuDaly, et al.

Book Overview

The year 1827 marked the completion of the United States' first railroad--and the beginning of a transformation of American life. This book, spanning nearly two centuries, offers an exhilarating tour of the railways' inroads into the economy, society, and culture of North America. Illustrated with more than 400 historical and modern photographs and period advertisements, The Complete Book of North American Railroading takes readers back to the birth...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076032848X
• ISBN13: 9780760328484
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 4.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.6" x 11.3"