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The Great Railroad Revolution: The History of Trains in America,Used
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America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio linethe first American railroadin the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Promoted by visionaries and built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europes, and facilitated everything from longdistance travel to commuting and transporting goods to waging war. It united farflung parts of the country, boosted economic development, and was the catalyst for Americas rise to worldpower status.Every American town, great or small, aspired to be connected to a railroad and by the turn of the century, almost every American lived within easy access of a station. By the early 1900s, the United States was covered in a latticework of more than 200,000 miles of railroad track and a series of magisterial termini, all built and controlled by the biggest corporations in the land. The railroads dominated the American landscape for more than a hundred years but by the middle of the twentieth century, the automobile, the truck, and the airplane had eclipsed the railroads and the nation started to forget them.In The Great Railroad Revolution, renowned railroad expert Christian Wolmar tells the extraordinary story of the rise and the fall of the greatest of all American endeavors, and argues that the time has come for America to reclaim and celebrate its oftenoverlooked rail heritage.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Great Railroad Revolution'? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' explores the history and impact of railroads on America, detailing how they transformed the country's economy, society, and infrastructure.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is Christian Wolmar, a renowned expert on railroads.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: 'The Great Railroad Revolution' contains 395 pages, including an index.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Great Railroad Revolution' published? A: The book was published on September 25, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for book clubs? A: Yes, this is a Book Club Edition, making it suitable for group discussions.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in good condition, described as almost like new, with a dust jacket.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is illustrated, enhancing the reading experience.
- Q: What is the ISBN of this book? A: The ISBN of 'The Great Railroad Revolution' is 978-1-61039-179-5.
- Q: What are some key features of this edition? A: Key features of this edition include its hardcover format, 395 pages, illustrations, and being published by PublicAffairs.