{"product_id":"a-mighty-fine-road-a-history-of-the-chicago-rock-island-pacific-railroad-company-9780253049889","title":"A Mighty Fine Road  A History of the Chicago Rock","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago, Rock Island \u0026amp; Pacific Railroad's history is one of big booms and bigger busts. In his latest work, railroad historian H. Roger Grant offers an accessible, gorgeously illustrated, and comprehensive history of this iconic American Railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrant's presentation is complete and unbiased with no favoritism shown toward government, management, or labor – each party contributing to its legacy of being the largest Class I railroad to be liquidated in American railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Michigan Railfan *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eH. Roger Grant's history of one of the nation's most significant Midwestern railroads is a mighty fine book.\u003c\/p\u003e -- David Pfeiffer * Railroad History *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handsome, well-illustrated book merits the attention of any reader interested in the history of Iowa. And just as important, the book reminds us of the importance of railroads to the history and vitality of American society. All aboard!\u003c\/p\u003e -- Timothy Walch * IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Pioneer Railroad\u003cbr\u003e2. Expansion\u003cbr\u003e3. Robber Barons\u003cbr\u003e4. Rough Tracks\u003cbr\u003e5. Farrington Era\u003cbr\u003e6. Saving the Rock\u003cbr\u003e7. Liquidation and Legacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864294666583,"sku":"9780253049889","price":22.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253049889.jpg?v=1722271271","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-mighty-fine-road-a-history-of-the-chicago-rock-island-pacific-railroad-company-9780253049889","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}