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The First Transcontinental Railroad
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Author : James K. Wheaton
language : en
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Release Date : 2011
The First Transcontinental Railroad written by James K. Wheaton and has been published by BookCaps Study Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The First Transcontinental Railroad, originally called the Pacific Railroad, was a railroad built in the United States between 1863 and 1869 that connected the western part of America with its eastern part. Built by the Central Pacific Railroad of California and the Union Pacific Railroad, it connected the Eastern terminus of Council Bluffs, Iowa/Omaha, Nebraska with the railroad lines of the Pacific Ocean at Oakland, California. In time, it would link in with the existing railway network present on the Eastern Coast of America, thus connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coast of the United States for the first time by rail. Because of this, the line received a second nickname, “the Overland Route.” The railroad was a government operation, authorized by Congress during the height of the Civil War. Congress passed the Pacific Railroad Acts in 1862 and again in 1864. To pay for it, the US government issued 30 year bonds, as well as granting government land to contractors. The construction of the line was a major achievement by both the Union Pacific (constructing westward from Iowa) and the Central Pacific (constructing eastward from California). The line was officially opened on May 10, 1869, with the Last Spike driven through the railway at Promontory Summit, Utah. James K. Wheaton looks at the history in this eBook.
The First Transcontinental Railroad
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Author : John Debo Galloway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1950
The First Transcontinental Railroad written by John Debo Galloway and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1950 with Americana categories.
Empire Express
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Author : David Haward Bain
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2000-09-01
Empire Express written by David Haward Bain and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-01 with History categories.
After the Civil War, the building of the transcontinental railroad was the nineteenth century's most transformative event. Beginning in 1842 with a visionary's dream to span the continent with twin bands of iron, Empire Express captures three dramatic decades in which the United States effectively doubled in size, fought three wars, and began to discover a new national identity. From self--made entrepreneurs such as the Union Pacific's Thomas Durant and era--defining figures such as President Lincoln to the thousands of laborers whose backbreaking work made the railroad possible, this extraordinary narrative summons an astonishing array of voices to give new dimension not only to this epic endeavor but also to the culture, political struggles, and social conflicts of an unforgettable period in American history.
The Great Iron Trail
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Author : Robert West Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
The Great Iron Trail written by Robert West Howard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Commerce categories.
A Work Of Giants
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Author : Wesley S. Griswold
language : en
Publisher: New York, McGraw-Hill
Release Date : 1962
A Work Of Giants written by Wesley S. Griswold and has been published by New York, McGraw-Hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Central Pacific Railroad categories.
The Buildign Of The First Transcontinental Railroad
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Author : Adele Nathan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1950
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The Story Of The First Trans Continental Railroad
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Author : William Francis Bailey
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-04
The Story Of The First Trans Continental Railroad written by William Francis Bailey and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-04 with History categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad" (Its Projectors, Construction and History) by William Francis Bailey. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The First Transcontinental Railroad
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Author : Moritz Oehl
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2001-11-30
The First Transcontinental Railroad written by Moritz Oehl and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-30 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2 (B), University of Bamberg (English and American Literature Studies), course: Proseminar The Geography, History, Folklore, and Literature of American Transportation, 8 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: 1. Introduction The building of the first Transcontinental Railroad marks one of the highlights in American History. Nearly 20,000 workers, mostly immigrants or Chinese, especially engaged for this job, had build a line stretching from Omaha, Nebraska, to the eastern boundary of California within just six years. This largest project in the history of American transportation cost about $ 50 Mio., a number not reached ever before. Huge discussions preceded the project, even more were held afterwards. This termpaper will deal with the preparations for, the actual work and the consequences of this enormous construction. [...]
Rails Across The Continent
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Author : Enid Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1965
Rails Across The Continent written by Enid Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Union Pacific Railroad categories.
Chronicles the six-year endeavor to span the United States by railroad, describing the race between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific companies to reach their meeting place and their struggles against weather, Indians, politics, and impassable terrain.
The Transcontinental Railroad
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Author : Therese Harasymiw
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2017-07-15
The Transcontinental Railroad written by Therese Harasymiw and has been published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Readers may know the basic facts about the creation of the first transcontinental railroad, but the full story behind the push to connect the United States by rail is much more than the names and dates taught in history classes. Readers discover the exciting, important details—including the contributions of immigrants—as they encounter engaging main text, comprehensive sidebars, and historical images that include carefully chosen primary sources. These text features come together to give readers an in-depth look at the first successful attempt to connect the United States through transportation.