Excerpt from New Descriptive Hand-Book of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Traveler's Guide to the Great West!
With the issue of this work I beg leave to hope that I have supplied a desideratum on this Great Central Route, and that the present endeavor may prove more successful than certain of its predecessors.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the historic Pennsylvania Railroad, charting its genesis in the 1840s to its growth into an industrial and transportation colossus. Delving into the technical intricacies of the line, the author details the construction of the railroad and the rolling stock it utilized. Furthermore, it not only explores the economic impact of the railroad, but also delves into the personal and social narratives of the people who shaped the Pennsylvania Railroad, including the contributions of notable figures like J. Edgar Thomson and Thomas A. Scott. The book offers a unique glimpse into the past and present of this pivotal American railroad, providing insights into the engineering, technological, and cultural forces that have influenced its illustrious history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332874521_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332874521
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332874521
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)