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Presents the history of the railroad in North America, from its origins in Britain in the 1820s and short lines connecting Eastern Seaboard rivers in the 1830s to Amtrak and the modern intermodal freights driving railroad revival. This book covers a range of topics and offers different types of railroad maps.

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"Sumptuously spilling over with period maps, posters, and images as well as impeccable historical data. Steel-wheels heads of all gauges will find it enlightening and entertaining." American History "Consider this another spectacular atlas from accomplished geographer Hayes... [His] latest atlas is a delight." Library Journal "This atlas serves as a fascinating reference and is also just plain fun to browse through." -- J.W. Classic Trains "Impressive... Lavishly illustrated, beautifully bound, and richly textured, this volume stunningly reproduces the visual culture of the railroad." -- William G. Thomas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Great Plains Research

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/10/2010
      ISBN13: 9780520266162, 978-0520266162
      ISBN10: 0520266161

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents the history of the railroad in North America, from its origins in Britain in the 1820s and short lines connecting Eastern Seaboard rivers in the 1830s to Amtrak and the modern intermodal freights driving railroad revival. This book covers a range of topics and offers different types of railroad maps.

      Trade Review
      "Sumptuously spilling over with period maps, posters, and images as well as impeccable historical data. Steel-wheels heads of all gauges will find it enlightening and entertaining." American History "Consider this another spectacular atlas from accomplished geographer Hayes... [His] latest atlas is a delight." Library Journal "This atlas serves as a fascinating reference and is also just plain fun to browse through." -- J.W. Classic Trains "Impressive... Lavishly illustrated, beautifully bound, and richly textured, this volume stunningly reproduces the visual culture of the railroad." -- William G. Thomas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Great Plains Research

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