America’s First Trans-Continental Railway: A Pictorial History of the Pacific Railroad by Raymond Cushing & Jeffrey Moreau
This beautifully illustrated soft cover book describes the hardships and the victories along the way, building the first railroad to cross the US — from Sacramento, CA on the west and Omaha, Nebraska on the east, to meet in Promontory, Utah. This exciting book commemorates the 125th anniversary of a major milestone in our country’s evolution. From construction and early operations to the railroad as it exists today, here is the excitement and drama of America’s First Transcontinental Railway, filled with colorful and well-researched information, including a brief look at today’s Golden Spike Historic Site.
Product Condition: New
Product Type: Book > Softcover Book
Author(s): Raymond Cushing & Jeffrey Moreau
Number of Pages: 48
Publication Date: 1994