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The Great Northern Railway: A History (FeslerLampert Minnesota Heritage),New
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The definitive history of one of the nations great transcontinental railroadsIn the sprawling Northwest, from the upper Mississippi River valley to Puget Sound, no railroad shaped the landscape and society like the Great Northern Railway Company. This is the complete history of that enterprise, from 1856, when the first charter was granted, through the era of James J. Hillknown as the Empire Builderto its maturation and eventual merger in 1970, when the eightthousandmile Great Northern was incorporated into the massive Burlington Northern.The Great Northern Railway highlights the changes brought on by economic, political, social, and technological advances, including world wars, increased competition from other modes of transportation, and tighter government restrictions. The first part of the book (18561916) examines the railways early strategies and philosophy, relations with employees, and vigorous campaigns to develop the service area. The second part of the history (19161970) offers an assessment of a dramatic period of transition for the railroadinternational conflicts, the Great Depression, the rise of motor vehicles, increasing labor costs, and stronger unions.Illustrated with more than two hundred maps, period photographs, and drawings, the volume also includes appendixes listing the original tracklaying history, track removals, ruling grades on main freight routes, and main line ruling grades from Minneapolis to Seattle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Great Northern Railway: A History'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of the Great Northern Railway Company, detailing its impact on the Northwest region and its evolution from 1856 to its merger in 1970.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Great Northern Railway: A History' is Ralph W. Hidy.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the history of the Great Northern Railway from its charter in 1856 to its merger in 1970.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 376 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: Yes, the book is illustrated with more than two hundred maps, period photographs, and drawings.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as economic, political, social, and technological changes affecting the railway, including the impact of world wars and competition from other transportation modes.
- Q: Are there any appendices included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes appendices that list the original track-laying history, track removals, and main line ruling grades.
- Q: When was 'The Great Northern Railway: A History' published? A: The book was published on March 10, 2004.