The Canadian Pacific Railway (1880)

By M. Butt Hewson

Book Overview

The Canadian Pacific Railway (1880) is a historical book written by M. Butt Hewson that details the construction and development of the Canadian Pacific Railway, one of the most significant transportation projects in Canadian history. The book covers the early stages of planning, the challenges faced during construction, and the eventual completion of the railway in 1885. The author provides a detailed account of the engineering feats required to build the railway across the Canadian wilderness, including the construction of bridges, tunnels, and tracks. The book also explores the social, economic, and political impact of the railway on Canada, including the opening up of new territories for settlement, the development of new industries, and the strengthening of Canadian ties to the British Empire. The Canadian Pacific Railway (1880) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, transportation, or engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120732816
• ISBN13: 9781120732811
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"