Romantic Realities, The Story Of The Building Of The Pacific Roads: A Paper On The Transcontinental Railways (1889)
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ISBN10: 1104900866
ISBN13: 9781104900861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104900861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Romantic Realities is a historical account of the building of the Pacific railroad in the late 19th century. Written by Grenville Mellen Dodge, a prominent engineer and Union army general during the American Civil War, the book provides a detailed overview of the construction of the transcontinental railways that linked the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States. Dodge's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of building the Pacific railways. He describes the harsh conditions faced by workers, the engineering feats required to overcome natural obstacles, and the political and economic forces that shaped the project. In addition to its historical value, Romantic Realities is also a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of the late 19th century. Dodge's writing is infused with a sense of optimism and romanticism about the possibilities of progress and expansion, as well as a belief in the power of technology to transform society. Overall, Romantic Realities is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American transportation, engineering, or 19th-century society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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