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Encyclopedia of North American Railroads /

"For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mystery and romance of the rails, this is the go-to reference guide with all the latest information on railroads past and present. An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on the evolution of the North American railroad industry, which incl...

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Other Authors: Diehl, Roberta L. (Editor), Smerk, George M. (Editor), Middleton, William D., 1928-2011 (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2007]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mystery and romance of the rails, this is the go-to reference guide with all the latest information on railroads past and present. An authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia on the evolution of the North American railroad industry, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Cuba, it encompasses the history of their development, technology, operating practices, and social and cultural impact on the world."--Jacket.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1296 pages): illustrations, maps, portraits
ISBN:9780253027993