The story of how the Grand Trunk Pacific and the Canadian Northern raced accross the prairies to open new trade routes to the Far East - a land bridge between East and West. 197 pp. plus: Appendices, Chronology, Notes, Select Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Index. Unclipped, unpriced DJ has bit of edge wear at head of spine, ow, it too is as new. Book weighs over 2 lb. and may incur extra shipping costs, unless if shipped within Canada in a flat rate box. An ideal gift for the historically inclined railroad buff. Bookseller's Inventory # 133302.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Asian Dream: The Pacific Rim and Canada's National Railway

Publisher

Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver/Toronto

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

0888945019

ISBN 13

9780888945013

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

David Gay (maps)

Edition

First Edition

Condition

As New

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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