ISBN: 9781333532833 - official roster: no; 31; october 1st, 1895 (classic reprint) (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 comprehensively explores the history, development, and operations of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, an iconic narrow gauge system that played a pivotal role in shaping the American West. The author delves into the company's origins in the 1870s, its expansion through the Rocky Mountains, and its innovative engineering feats. The narrative chronicles the railroad's financial struggles, labor conflicts, and eventual decline in the face of competition from standard gauge lines. The book also sheds light on the railroad's cultural impact, showcasing its role in tourism, mining, and the development of Western communities. Through archival research and firsthand accounts, the author provides a nuanced understanding of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's significance as a transportation hub, an economic driver, and a symbol of the American railroading era. 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.…