The First Railroads: Atlas of Early Railroads

by Derek Hayes

A highly illustrated volume tracing the emergence of modern railways.

Praise for the author's previous title, America Discovered "Hayes offers more than just the state's emergent political boundaries and geological elevations. He presents a fascinating, map-based chronicle of the region's legendary gold rush, the gradual domination of its railroads, the development of its diverse ethnic composition, its blazing urban cataclysms,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0228100097
• ISBN13: 9780228100096
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.8"