9781330546499 - The Overland Route to the Pacific (Classic Reprint): A Report on the Condition, Capacity and Resources of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific ... Central Pacific ... (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 follows the author's journey across the newly constructed Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads. This transcontinental railroad connected the Atlantic and Pacific coasts for the first time, revolutionizing transportation and communication in the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the engineering marvel, describing the construction of bridges, tunnels, and track over varied terrain. He also examines the impact of the railroad on the local communities and landscapes it traversed, including the displacement of Native American tribes and the growth of new towns and industries. Through the author's observations and conversations with engineers, businessmen, and local residents, the book offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, capturing the excitement and challenges of connecting a continent by rail. 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.