Railroads and the American People:
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Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Indiana University Press 2012
Schriftenreihe:Railroads past and present
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Beschreibung:Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Prologue; 1 TRAINS; 2 STATIONS; 3 COMMUNITIES; 4 LEGACY; Sources and Suggestions for Further Reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z.
In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad's ""golden age, "" 1830-1930. To capture the essence of the nation's railroad experience, Grant explores four fundamental topics-trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America-illustrating each topic with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals. He discusses the important role railroads played
Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:327 pages
ISBN:9780253006370
0253006376
1283608669
9781283608664
9780253006332
0253006333

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