Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad - Hardcover

Hayes, Derek

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0520266161 ISBN 13: 9780520266162

Publisher: University of California Press, 2010

Synopsis

America's long romance with the train has been the subject of many books, but none has used contemporary maps to comprehensively illustrate the story. Until now. Here the latest of Derek Hayes' historical atlases delves into the history of the railroad in North America, from its origins in Britain in the 1820s and short lines connecting Eastern Seaboard rivers in the 1830s to Amtrak and the modern intermodal freights driving today's railroad revival. Colorful and informative, the book covers a vast range of topics and offers an impressive array of types of railroad map, from the purely utilitarian to the gorgeously promotional. Nearly 400 old railroad maps, most in full color, plus many historical photos, brochures, and posters, combine to provide a new perspective on the North American railroad. "Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad" also explains how the railroad transformed the economic and social life of a continent, fundamentally changing the two North American nations it linked from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

About this title

Review:

"This atlas serves as a fascinating reference and is also just plain fun to browse through."--J.W."Classic Trains" (05/03/2011)

"Sumptuously spilling over with period maps, posters, and images as well as impeccable historical data. Steel-wheels heads of all gauges will find it enlightening and entertaining."-- (12/01/2010)

"Consider this another spectacular atlas from accomplished geographer Hayes. . . . [His] latest atlas is a delight."-- (11/01/2010)

"Impressive. . . . Lavishly illustrated, beautifully bound, and richly textured, this volume stunningly reproduces the visual culture of the railroad."-- (04/08/2013)

About the Author:

Derek Hayes is the author of many books, including Historical Atlas of the United States, Historical Atlas of California, and Historical Atlas of the American West, all from UC Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0520266161
• ISBN 13: 9780520266162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224