The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads (Routledge Atlases of American History)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415921341 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Stover is the leading historian and foremost authority on North American railroads. . John F. Previous works include American Railroads and History of the Baltimoreand Ohio Railroad
First published in 1999
thor Stover, series editor Mark Carnes, and the publisher have done a favor for anyone interested in exploring briefly this essential faces of the nation's past.–The Annals of Iowa, Fall 200150 full-color maps blend with an excellent text in an illustrated atlas which will delight general history readers and rail fans alike.Highly recommended.–The BookwatchRoutledge has produced two new historical atlases that should be popular reading material and useful reference sources in most public and academic libraries and in some school libraries. Some libraries will want two copies of each, one reference and one circulating.–Booklist, 2/00
WILLIAM H FULLER said A Very Abridged and Superficial "Atlas". First of all, the title is very misleading. This is in no way an atlas "of the American Railroads." It is at best a superficial sketch book of a FEW American railroads. Too many major railroads are never mentioned at all. Of those that are included, historical narrative occupies no more than two pages each. The "Chronology" section on pages 1A Very Abridged and Superficial "Atlas" First of all, the title is very misleading. This is in no way an atlas "of the American Railroads." It is at best a superficial sketch book of a FEW American railroads. Too many major railroads are never mentioned at all. Of those that are included, historical narrative occupies no more than two pages each. The "Chronology" section on pages 130 thr. 0 thr. "Great New Railroad Book" according to Gary E. Hoover. If you are interested in American History (especially the development of the West), Business History, maps and atlases, or (most importantly) railroads, I believe that this is a book that belongs in your library.The Smithsonian did a book of railroad maps a few years ago which was long on art and low on information; this book is packed with useful . Charles81"Five Stars" according to Charles812. Great Transaction AAA+++. said Five Stars. Great Transaction AAA+++