Makin' tracks: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad in the Pictures and Words of the Men Who Were There

by Lynne Rhodes Mayer

First edition bound in black cloth with silver lettering. Oblong, 12" x 11" hardcover is in VG+ condition in a Very Good dust jacket. Former owner's address label is affixed to the lower edge of the front endpaper. His name is stamped at the edges of the bottom block and on the verso of the front fly and on Page 57. Rubs to the bottoms of the covers. The dust jacket has rubs to the head and heel of its spine and to its corners. Rubs to the edges and mild dust soiling to the panels.

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Donna Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The subtopic pretty much tells what's in it. In words and photographs, this slender volume tells about the first railway system to traverse North America. It is noteworthy in that Chinese workers--the people who actually BUILT the RR, as opposed to Crocker & company, who merely financed it--are both photographed and included in the telling. I kept it for many years because I wanted to use the photographs in class. It's a really nice resource for those interested in the topic.