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OverviewExperience the race of rails to link the country and meet the men behind this incredible feat in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival photos. In the 1850s, gold fever swept the West, but people had to walk, sail, or ride horses for months on end to seek their fortune. The question of faster, safer transportation was posed by national leaders. But with 1,800 miles of seemingly impenetrable mountains, searing deserts, and endless plains between the Missouri River and San Francisco, could a transcontinental railroad be built? It seemed impossible. Eventually, two railroad companies, the Central Pacific, which laid the tracks eastward, and the Union Pacific, which moved west, began the job. In one great race between iron men with iron wills, tens of thousands of workers blasted the longest tunnels that had ever been constructed, built the highest bridges that had ever been created, and finally linked the nation by two bands of steel, changing America forever. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin W Sandler , Professor Grover GardnerPublisher: Brilliance Audio Imprint: Brilliance Audio Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 17.10cm ISBN: 9781511326711ISBN 10: 1511326719 Publication Date: 02 October 2015 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Pre-recorded MP3 player Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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