The Transcontinental Railroad the gateway to the West
In May 1869, the US railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. This book discusses the important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative
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| Format: | Elektronisch E-Book |
| Sprache: | English |
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Chelsea House
c2007
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| Zusammenfassung: | In May 1869, the US railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. This book discusses the important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-110) and index Gold, silver, and iron spikes -- Two companies -- The race to the middle begins -- The men who made the railroad -- Corruption -- Union Pacific progress -- Tunnels, deserts, and prairies -- The great race -- Finale |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (120 p.) ill. (some col.), col. map |