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Author:

Dolan, Edward F., 1924-

Title:

The Transcontinental Railroad / by Edward F. Dolan.

Publisher:

Benchmark Books,

Copyright Date:

2003

Description:

48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Railroads--History.
Pacific railroads.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.

Contents:

1. Rails across the country -- 2. The Central Pacific Railroad -- 3. The work begins -- 4. The adventure of the wicker baskets -- 5. The Union Pacific Railroad -- 6. The work is completed.

Summary:

An exploration of the transcontinental railroad, which became the first rail link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans upon its completion in 1869.

Series:

Kaleidoscope

ISBN:

9780761414551
076141455X

LCCN:

2002000067

Locations:

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

GZPE631 -- Pella Public Library (Pella)