Railroads: The History of the American Railroads in 500 Photos

by Steve Barry

Starting in the mid-19th Century, The United States transformed itself from a vast, sparsely populated country into a potent industrial force. Central to this transformation was the railroad, its ever--expanding network of tracks connecting people from disparate communities and bringing goods and wares to all corners of the land. Railroads offers a fascinating and colorful telling of this facet of our nation's history.

400 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2002

Reviews

[MKF · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover fails to mention that that history is only about railroads of North America. But, besides that it's a fascinating and enjoyable book.