The Men Who Built The CPR Lords Of The Line

Cruise, David: Griffiths, Alison

ISBN 10: 0670814377 / ISBN 13: 9780670814374

Published by Viking Press, Markham, ON., Canada, 1988

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The corners and spine sharp, many maps and illustrations in the 486 pp. The dust jacket has close tears and light shelf wear.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Men Who Built The CPR Lords Of The Line
• Publisher: Viking Press, Markham, ON., Canada
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670814377
• ISBN 13: 9780670814374
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

Masterful biography of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, focussing on the six Presidents who shaped it to their will: George Stephen, William Cornelius Van Horne, Thomas Shaughnessy, Edward Beatty, Buck Crump, and Ian Sinclair. With unparalleled access to corporate and private documents, the authors tell the story of the men who combined foresight, power and wealth to create Canada's largest institution -- the CPR -- and through it helped to shape the Nation's destiny. Fascinating insights into the railroad's history and into Canada's. With decorative end papers showing system map. 486 pages.