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The Trail of the Swinging Lanterns: A Racy, Railroading Review of Transportation Matters, Methods and Men (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Morison Copeland

 
9780267619153: The Trail of the Swinging Lanterns: A Racy, Railroading Review of Transportation Matters, Methods and Men (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267619154 ISBN 13: 9780267619153
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a lively tour through the world of railroads and transportation, told with color and character.

This edition collects vivid scenes, sketches of engineers and managers, and a sprawling chronology of railway progress. It blends narrative moments with historical milestones to bring the era of steam, steel, and streetcar networks to life. Expect bold imagery, brisk pacing, and a sense of the people who built and ran the railways.

  • Colorful anecdotes about players, trains, and the people who drove progress
  • A detailed timeline of key railway milestones and early transportation feats
  • Profiles of notable railroad leaders and the culture of the industry
  • Vivid, scene-driven writing that moves from action to history with ease
Ideal for readers seeking a historical panorama of transportation plus the flavor of life along the railways.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267619154
ISBN 13 
9780267619153
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
152