American railroads

American railroads

by Stover, John F.

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Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers. A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's American Railroads traces their history fr…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :American railroads / John F. Stover

Summary

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers. A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today's newly revitalized.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:1997
  • Edition:2nd ed

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Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-286) and index

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 306 pages) : Illustrations, maps.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0226776603, 9780226776606, 9780226776576, 0226776573, 9780226776583, 0226776581
  • oclc:ocn704754245
  • Dewey Decimal:385/.0973

Subjects

Eisenbahn USA

Writers

Stover, John F.

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