Bibliograph

The great railroad revolution, the history of trains in America, Christian Wolmar

Type

Label

The great railroad revolution, the history of trains in America, Christian Wolmar

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-381) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The great railroad revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

778420918

Responsibility statement

Christian Wolmar

Sub title

the history of trains in America

Summary

Looks at the railroad's impact on American society in the nineteenth century, from its ability to move goods and people great distances to its role in making the United States a world power

Table Of Contents

The railroads win out -- A passionate affair -- The railroads take hold -- The battle lines -- Harnessing the elephant -- Railroads to everywhere -- Getting better all the time -- The end of the affair -- All kinds of train -- The roots of decline -- A narrow escape -- Renaissance without passengers

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