Iron Horses

Name: Iron Horses
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America's Race to Bring the Railroads West

By Walter R. Borneman

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Summary

Iron Horses by Walter R. Borneman delves into the transformative impact of the railway system in the United States during the 19th century. The book explores how the development of rail networks spearheaded economic growth, expanded the nation's horizon, and played a pivotal role in the country's expansion westward. This historical examination covers the significant individuals and events that propelled the railway's influence on America's social, economic, and military spheres.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the transformative impact of railroads on American history and society. It offers an engaging narrative that delves into the industrial revolution and explores the key figures and events that propelled the United States into a new era. The interplay of ambition, technology, and cultural evolution makes it a fascinating read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the military tools and strategies influenced by this era.

A vivid account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad - available for the first time in trade paperback - by the author of the bestselling The Admirals.

A vivid account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad - available for the first time in trade paperback - by the author of the bestselling The Admirals.

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After the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, the rest of the United States was up for grabs, and the race was on. The prize: a better, shorter, less snowy route through the American Southwest, linking Los Angeles to Chicago. In Iron Horses, Borneman recounts the rivalries, contested routes, political posturing, and business dealings that unfolded as an increasing number of lines pushed their way across the country.

Borneman brings to life the legendary robber barons behind it all and also captures the herculean efforts required to construct these roads - the labourers who did the back-breaking work, the brakemen who ran atop moving cars, the tracklayers crushed and killed by runaway trains.

From back room deals in Washington, DC, to armed robberies of trains in the wild deserts, from cattle cars to streamliners to Super Chiefs, all the great incidents and innovations of a mighty American era are made vivid in Iron Horses.

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Walter R. Borneman's Iron Horses is praised for its riveting narrative of the railroad race across the American Southwest post-Civil War. Critics commend Borneman's seamless storytelling, intricate details, and historical accuracy. The book appeals to railroad enthusiasts, historical readers, and those captivated by the romance of trains.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316371773

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Back Bay Books

Illustration: 16pp b/w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 209.0mm

Height: 142.0mm

Weight: 404g

Pages: 432

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American & Canadian History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Walter R. Borneman

About the Author

Walter R. Borneman is the author of eight acclaimed works of non-fiction, including 1812: The War that Forged a Nation, The French and Italian War, Polk, The Admirals, and most recently, American Spring. He lives in Colorado.