Great and Shining Road: The Epic Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
Book Details
Author(s)John Hoyt Williams
PublisherUniv of Nebraska Pr
ISBN / ASIN0803297890
ISBN-139780803297890
AvailabilityGewöhnlich versandfertig in 24 Stunden
Sales Rank2,029,645
MarketplaceGermany 🇩🇪
Description
A Great and Shining Road The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were officially joined on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of a golden spike. This is the story of a mammoth feat that called forth entrepreneurial daring, financial wizardry, technological innovation, political courage and chicanery, and the heroism of thousands of laborers.
