Title: Iron Rails to Alaskan Copper: The Epic Triumph of Erastus Corning Hawkins
Publisher: D'Aloquin Publishing Company
Publication Date: 1995
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0964666901
ISBN 13: 9780964666900
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Fascinating history of the construction of two railroads -- the White Pass & Yukon and the Copper River & Northwestern -- under the guidance of a brilliant engineer named Erastus Corning Hawkins, including an extensive discussion of the building of the "Million Dollar Bridge" over the Copper River. The book brings to life the lively personalities involved in these amazing feats, both the workers on the ground and the fearless financial backers, such as the Guggenheims and their Alaska Syndicate. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and maps. 195 pages with index.

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