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Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks - Softcover

Runte, Alfred

 
9781879373686: Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks

Synopsis

This updated look at railroads and the national parks includes practical information about touring parks by train, offering an alternate solution to the growing traffic congestion in the parks.

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Synopsis

The American railroads played a huge role in the establishment of America'snational parks, and in turning the dreams of its pioneer visionaries intoreality. They also played an important part as patrons of visual art, and thisbook is full of period photographs, commissioned paintings, and advertisingart. This is a collector's edition of a widely-praised book, with new colourplates and photos that reaffirm the author's conviction that the elegance ofthe American railroad, past as seen in TRAINS OF DISCOVERY, can stillspeak volumes to the present.

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