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Author : Benjamin L. Bernhart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891402180
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Reading Railroad's Mighty Pacifics written by Benjamin L. Bernhart and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Patterson Davis
Publisher : Chicago, S. C. Griggs
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Union Pacific Railway written by John Patterson Davis and published by Chicago, S. C. Griggs. This book was released on 1894 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Union Pacific Railway: A Study in Railway Politics, History, and Economics The work of the student of history has heretofore been confined almost wholly to the political, religious and liter ary development of peoples; their industrial development has been subjected to inexcusable neglect. Yet the pillars of the dominance of the anglo-saxon race are its superior industrial attributes. What a people accomplishes industrially and how it accomplishes it. Go far to determine how it will be governed, what it will think and feel, and what it will write. The freedom of the individual that was the product of the eighteenth century has been more emphatically man ifested in the field of industry than in any other field of human activity. The growth of constitutional government in England is easily traced to the want of harmony be tween the Old political status and the newly developed indus trial status of English society. The increasing tendency to submit international disputes to arbitration is attributable not so much to a more enlightened repugnance to warfare as to the mere human fear of destruction of wealth and interfer ence with industries occasioned by it. The Annapolis Con vention had its origin in the desire of the American states TO consider how far a uniform system in their commer Cial relations might be necessary to their common inter ests. The slavery question was largely an industrial ques tion, and its solution was industrial, not political or moral. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Eugene Virgil Smalley
Publisher : New York : Putnam
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book History of the Northern Pacific Railroad written by Eugene Virgil Smalley and published by New York : Putnam. This book was released on 1883 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert L. Frey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780870950926
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Northern Pacific Railway: Supersteam era, 1925-1945 written by Robert L. Frey and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lucius Beebe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Central Pacific & the Southern Pacific Railroads written by Lucius Beebe and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Asa Whitney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Project for a Railroad to the Pacific written by Asa Whitney and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Department
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders written by Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Department and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders is a compelling anthology that takes readers on a literary and historical journey through the landscapes of early American travel narratives. Curated by the Passenger Departments of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad Companies, this collection offers an eclectic mix of literature, ranging from vibrant travelogues to rich historical accounts, encapsulating the grandeur and complexity of American expansion. The works within, characterized by their diverse literary styles, paint a panoramic view of the American West, from the rugged mountains to the sprawling deserts, capturing the essence of exploration and discovery that defined the era. The contributors, though not traditional authors, bring forth an invaluable compilation that reflects the pivotal role railroads played in shaping Americas natural and cultural landscapes. Through this unique lens, the collection aligns with broader movements of American history and expansionism, weaving together a narrative that is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. The varied backgrounds of the contributing companies enrich the anthology, offering readers a multifaceted perspective on the eras technological advancements and their impact on society and environment. This anthology is a must-read for those intrigued by Americas past and the dynamic interplay between human advancement and the natural world. The collection not only serves as an educational resource but also as a testament to the transformative power of rail travel in connecting disparate landscapes and cultures. Readers are invited to delve into the pages of The Overland Route to the Road of a Thousand Wonders to explore the rich tapestry of stories that encompass the spirit of American exploration and innovation. It is a journey that promises to enlighten and inspire, providing a window into an era of boundless curiosity and relentless pursuit of progress.
Author : H. Roger Grant
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 025304989X
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book A Mighty Fine Road written by H. Roger Grant and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad's history is one of big booms and bigger busts. When it became the first railroad to reach and then cross the Mississippi River in 1856, it emerged as a leading American railroad company. But after aggressive expansion and a subsequent change in management, the company struggled and eventually declared bankruptcy in 1915. What followed was a cycle of resurrections and bankruptcies; a grueling, ten-year, ultimately unsuccessful battle to merge with the Union Pacific; and the Rock Island's final liquidation in 1981. But today, long after its glory days and eventual demise, the "Mighty Fine Road" has left behind a living legacy of major and feeder lines throughout the country. In his latest work, railroad historian H. Roger Grant offers an accessible, gorgeously illustrated, and comprehensive history of this iconic American railroad.
Author : H. Roger Grant
Publisher : Northern Illinois University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501747797
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book "Follow the Flag" written by H. Roger Grant and published by Northern Illinois University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Follow the Flag" offers the first authoritative history of the Wabash Railroad Company, a once vital interregional carrier. The corporate saga of the Wabash involved the efforts of strong-willed and creative leaders, but this book provides more than traditional business history. Noted transportation historian H. Roger Grant captures the human side of the Wabash, ranging from the medical doctors who created an effective hospital department to the worker-sponsored social events. And Grant has not ignored the impact the Wabash had on businesses and communities in the "Heart of America." Like most major American carriers, the Wabash grew out of an assortment of small firms, including the first railroad to operate in Illinois, the Northern Cross. Thanks in part to the genius of financier Jay Gould, by the early 1880s what was then known as the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway reached the principal gateways of Chicago, Des Moines, Detroit, Kansas City, and St. Louis. In the 1890s, the Wabash gained access to Buffalo and direct connections to Boston and New York City. One extension, spearheaded by Gould's eldest son, George, fizzled. In 1904 entry into Pittsburgh caused financial turmoil, ultimately throwing the Wabash into receivership. A subsequent reorganization allowed the Wabash to become an important carrier during the go-go years of the 1920s and permitted the company to take control of a strategic "bridge" property, the Ann Arbor Railroad. The Great Depression forced the company into another receivership, but an effective reorganization during the early days of World War II gave rise to a generally robust road. Its famed Blue Bird streamliner, introduced in 1950 between Chicago and St. Louis, became a widely recognized symbol of the "New Wabash." When "merger madness" swept the railroad industry in the 1960s, the Wabash, along with the Nickel Plate Road, joined the prosperous Norfolk & Western Railway, a merger that worked well for all three carriers. Immortalized in the popular folk song "Wabash Cannonball," the midwestern railroad has left important legacies. Today, forty years after becoming a "fallen flag" carrier, key components of the former Wabash remain busy rail arteries and terminals, attesting to its historic value to American transportation.
Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610605083
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Southern Pacific Railroad written by Brian Solomon and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James K. Wheaton
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN 13 : 1610427610
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)
Download or read book The First Transcontinental Railroad written by James K. Wheaton and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2011 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Transcontinental Railroad, originally called the Pacific Railroad, was a railroad built in the United States between 1863 and 1869 that connected the western part of America with its eastern part. Built by the Central Pacific Railroad of California and the Union Pacific Railroad, it connected the Eastern terminus of Council Bluffs, Iowa/Omaha, Nebraska with the railroad lines of the Pacific Ocean at Oakland, California. In time, it would link in with the existing railway network present on the Eastern Coast of America, thus connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coast of the United States for the first time by rail. Because of this, the line received a second nickname, “the Overland Route.” The railroad was a government operation, authorized by Congress during the height of the Civil War. Congress passed the Pacific Railroad Acts in 1862 and again in 1864. To pay for it, the US government issued 30 year bonds, as well as granting government land to contractors. The construction of the line was a major achievement by both the Union Pacific (constructing westward from Iowa) and the Central Pacific (constructing eastward from California). The line was officially opened on May 10, 1869, with the Last Spike driven through the railway at Promontory Summit, Utah. James K. Wheaton looks at the history in this eBook.
Author : Stephen E. Ambrose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9780743203173
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Nothing Like It In the World written by Stephen E. Ambrose and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-11-06 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the men who build the transcontinental railroad in the 1860's.
Author : George Leslie Albright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Official Explorations for Pacific Railroads written by George Leslie Albright and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress and business desired transcontinental routes to the Pacific coast to facilitate access to the opulent commerce of the Far East. Albright described the three main routes: extreme north, central, and extreme south and their explorers.
Author : Calvin Colton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book A Lecture on the Railroad to the Pacific written by Calvin Colton and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dick Kreck
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1555919529
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (559 download)
Download or read book Hell on Wheels written by Dick Kreck and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overnight settlements, better known as "Hell on Wheels," sprang up as the transcontinental railroad crossed Nebraska and Wyoming. They brought opportunity not only for legitimate business but also for gamblers, land speculators, prostitutes, and thugs. Dick Kreck tells their stories along with the heroic individuals who managed, finally, to create permanent towns in the interior West.
Author : Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Wonderland Route to the Pacific Coast, 1885 written by Northern Pacific Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pacific railroads
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Pacific Railroads in Congress, 1877 and 1878 written by Pacific railroads and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
