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by Christian Wolmar (Author)
The captivating story of how trains shaped American history
"Wolmar's sweeping history of railroads in America is rich in drama." --The New Yorker The United States was made by the railroads. Promoted by visionaries and built through heroic effort, more than two hundred thousand miles of railroad track and a series of magisterial stations covered the United States by the early 1900s. Trains united far-flung parts of the country, boosted economic development, facilitated everything from transporting goods to waging war, and were the catalyst for the United States' rise to world-power status. But after more than a century dominating the American landscape, the railroads were eclipsed by the automobile, the truck, and the airplane. In this riveting account, renowned railroad expert Christian Wolmar recounts the heritage of railways in the United States. The Great Railroad Revolution tells the extraordinary story of the rise and fall of one of the greatest American endeavors.Author Biography
Christian Wolmar has written for major international newspapers and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator on transport issues. He is the author of twenty books including Blood, Iron, and Gold; Engines of War; and The Liberation Line. He lives in London, UK.
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 08, 2013
