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A Great and Shining Road

- The Epic Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

About A Great and Shining Road

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were officially joined on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of a golden spike. This is the story of a mammoth feat that called forth entrepreneurial daring, financial wizardry, technological innovation, political courage and chicanery, and the heroism of thousands of laborers.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780803297890
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 349
  • Published:
  • June 30, 1996
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 567 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of A Great and Shining Road

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were officially joined on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of a golden spike. This is the story of a mammoth feat that called forth entrepreneurial daring, financial wizardry, technological innovation, political courage and chicanery, and the heroism of thousands of laborers.

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