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Railroads and the American people / H. Roger Grant.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Grant, H. Roger, 1943-2023.
- Series:
- Railroads Past and Present
- Railroads past and present
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Railroads--United States--History--19th century.
- Railroads.
- Railroads--United States--History--20th century.
- Railroad travel--United States--History--19th century.
- Railroad travel.
- Railroad travel--United States--History--20th century.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (328 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Bloomington ; Indianapolis : Indiana University Press, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Summary:
- In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad's ""golden age,"" 1830-1930. To capture the essence of the nation's railroad experience, Grant explores four fundamental topics-trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America-illustrating each topic with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals.
- Contents:
- Trains
- Stations
- Communities
- Legacy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based upon print version of record.
- ISBN:
- 9786613921116
- 9781283608664
- 1283608669
- 9780253006370
- 0253006376
- OCLC:
- 816511810
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