Book has a modest slant to spine and mild rubbing to edges of spine; dust jacket has mild scuffing to cover and spine, mild rubbing to edges of cover and spine, a small price sticker to top corner of front insert, slight toning to spine, mild rubbing to hinge of front cover, mild sticker residue to front cover, mild rubbing to corners of cover, and mild creasing to top edges of cover and spine. otherwise book is in very good condition with a bright cover, clean pages, a solid binding, and now mylar laminated.

Seller Inventory # 1019371

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Steel Rails & Silver Dreams

Publisher

Bench Mark Publications

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0961546700

ISBN 13

9780961546700

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

Railroad

About this title

Synopsis

Beautifully done history of the Dolly Varden silver mines in British Columbia, one of Canada's richest silver mines, and the Dolly Varden Mines Railway that served it. Details the physical and economic struggles that eventually led to its demise: the rugged territory, the pitched battle between between the mine owners and the railway construction company, Taylor Engineering Co., and the ensuing financial embarrassments, and the logging operations that used the railway after the silver mine failed. Packed with black and white photos, detailed information and diagrams of the varied locomotives (including the Climax) and rolling stock, and maps (including end paper maps of the entire region). 183 pages with index.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

As part of San Jose's reading community since 1970, we have provided the city with a great general reading bookstore designed for those who love to browse. Our location (with nearly 4,000 square feet of books) is 1066 The Alameda in San Jose, California, just a few blocks from downtown. Our regular store hours are Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun, 12 to 7 p.m.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Recycle Bookstore
CA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

In business since 1962.

Shipping Terms

Buy with confidence! We package your order professionally. In business since 1962.

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Most books are shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. California residents add the sales tax applicable in their county.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 5.75	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.