ISBN: 9780282991968 - Report of the Chief Engineer Upon Recent Surveys, Progress of Construction, and an Approximate Estimate of Receipts of the Central Pacific Railroad of California, October 8th, 1864 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of railroad construction across America's rugged Sierra Nevada mountains in the 1860s. The author provides a vivid account of the challenges and determination involved in building the Central Pacific Railroad, a key part of the First Transcontinental Railroad. The book explores the railroad's impact on the local economy, its role in the westward expansion of the United States, and its impact on the lives of those who lived and worked along its route. Drawing from meticulous surveys, engineering reports, and personal accounts, the author sheds light on the significant engineering feats and the human stories behind them. This book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history and the transformative power of infrastructure development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…