The Great Northern Railway: A History

by Ralph Willard Hidy and Muriel E. Hidy

Book Overview

The definitive history of one of the nation's great transcontinental railroads

In 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. Hill--known as the Empire Builder--to its maturation and eventual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816644292
• ISBN13: 9780816644292
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.8" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

My husband is a fan of and models Great Northern and loved this book. I bought it as a gift.

An Excellent Reference

While it would be nice to find a copy of the original hard-bound version, this paperback version is well-done and is an excellent price. Anyone with an interest in the Great Northern, or railroad history in general, will enjoy this book. Highly recommended.

Great Northern Railway: A History

This is a wonderful book covering the in-depth history of the Great Northern Railway. I have several other books covering the G.N., and this book includes 'new' information and photos not included in the other books. I have been anxious to acquire this book before, but was hesitant to spend the amount asked for in used book shops, etc. This book is excellent for both it's text and photos. If you are a Great Northern fan, this is a wonderful research resource or book to be read for pleasure.