9781330307694 - Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific (Classic Reprint) de Daggett, Stuart (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its key role in the growth of California and the American West. From its inception in 1860, the Southern Pacific played a crucial role in connecting the state to the rest of the nation, fostering economic development, and shaping the political landscape. The author examines the challenges faced by the railroad's founders, including securing government support and navigating the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The book delves into the railroad's impact on local communities, the controversies it generated, and its lasting legacy as a transportation and economic powerhouse. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.