This engaging historical fiction transports readers to the heart of California's grand project of the 19th century: the transcontinental railroad. Amidst the challenges of mountain passes and the specter of the Civil War, the author chronicles the tireless efforts of visionaries who refused to abandon their dream of connecting the nation by rail. The book delves into the political battles, technological triumphs, and struggles faced by Judah, Huntington, and Stanford, the central figures in this epic endeavor. Through their sacrifices and determination, the transcontinental railroad was completed, forging an unbreakable link between the East and West and forever altering the course of American history. This book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to dream big and reshape the destiny of a nation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This engaging historical fiction transports readers to the heart of California's grand project of the 19th century: the transcontinental railroad. Amidst the challenges of mountain passes and the specter of the Civil War, the author chronicles the tireless efforts of visionaries who refused to abandon their dream of connecting the nation by rail. The book delves into the political battles, technological triumphs, and struggles faced by Judah, Huntington, and Stanford, the central figures in this epic endeavor. Through their sacrifices and determination, the transcontinental railroad was completed, forging an unbreakable link between the East and West and forever altering the course of American history. This book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dared to dream big and reshape the destiny of a nation. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333772321_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333772321
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