Railroads of Nevada and Eastern California, Vol. 1: The Northern Roads : 001 - Hardcover
Part of a two-volume set first published in 1962/63, this book offers a history of the railroads of Nevada and Eastern California, as well as the sites and personalities encountered along the routes. This volume covers the sprawling network of railroads in the northern areas.
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This is an admirable regional history of the last 150 years of regional growth with a sharp focus on the chief engine of that growth the trains. Deeply, lovingly researched, Myrick s will stand as the definitive history. Reference & Research Book News"
An absolute must for anyone interested in Western history, written with wit and pizazz, and presented with real skill. The Coast Book Review
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"It's a fascinating, comprehensive coffee table-sized publication, even for non-railroad buffs." -Herald and News
About the Author:
An absolute must for anyone interested in Western history, written with wit and pizazz, and presented with real skill. The Coast Book Review
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"It's a fascinating, comprehensive coffee table-sized publication, even for non-railroad buffs." -Herald and News
David F. Myrick is the author of several books about western history and western railroads, including Railroads of Nevada and Eastern California, Volumes I and II. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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- PublisherHowell-North Books
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0831070331
- ISBN 13 9780831070335
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages453
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. huge book approx 450 pages b/w photos unpaginated - Author provides history and technology of early railroads in Nevada and Eastern California.as much a history of the region as a history of the railroads. The principal mines and mills and their production are scrupulously detailed. great photos, diagrams & maps.a must for railfans and modellers seeking authenticity. Detailed discussions of railroad technology, planning, construction, finance, and operations. Seller Inventory # UB-09740
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition-2nd Impression. Volume I - 1962 & Volume II - 1963 - Railroads of Nevada and Eastern California is the premier work on transportation in the Silver State. The photos are suprb, the text inclusive and the maps are a must for rail buffs and modellers seeking authenticity. David Myrick has done an excellent job of weaving history with technology in this readable work. Profusely illustrated, it connects time, place, and Nevada's colorful mining history together in a delightful fabric. Reading the stories, one obtains a feel for the flow of commerce, the excitement of new discoveries, the character of the players in this real-life American drama. Detailed discussions of railroad technology, planning, construction, finance, and operations make this a delightful research tool. The binding and printing are excellent, with beautiful crisp type and exceptionally clear photgraphs. Seller Inventory # UB-014073
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