Slow Train to Yesterday, a Last Glance at the Local
Author : Archibald Thomas Robertson
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 26,53 MB
Release : 1945
Category : Railroads, Local and light
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Author : Archibald Thomas Robertson
Publisher :
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 26,53 MB
Release : 1945
Category : Railroads, Local and light
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Author : Archibald Thomas Robertson
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 1945
Category : Railroads, Local and light
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Author : H. Roger Grant
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 21,5 MB
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253006376
“[A] wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations . . . Does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse” (The Wall Street Journal). In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad’s “golden age,” from 1830 to 1930. He explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each with carefully chosen period illustrations. Grant recalls the lasting memories left by train travel, both of luxurious Pullman cars and the grit and grind of coal-powered locals. He discusses the important role railroads played for towns and cities across America, not only for the access they provided to distant places and distant markets but also for the depots that were a focus of community life, and reviews the lasting heritage of the railroads in our culture today. This is “an engaging book of train stories” from one of railroading’s finest historians (Choice). “Highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading.” —Library Journal “With plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology . . . A work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Author : Drusilla Cole
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 12,5 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780811839792
"Arranged by period and style, you can see at a glance patterns used from ancient to contemporary times. A handy pattern finder up front makes it easy to locate and cross-reference any motif or design in the book. Whether you have a long-standing interest in art and ornamentation or a newfound curiosity, you'll find 1000 Patterns an intriguing reference and fascinating history."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Publisher :
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 1946
Category : Transportation
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Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher :
Page : 2468 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release :
Category : United States
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Author : Carlos A. Schwantes
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2003-03-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253342027
How trains, cars, and planes helped tame and transform the American West.
Author : Norm Cohen
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 22,64 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780252068812
Impeccable scholarship and lavish illustration mark this landmark study of American railroad folksong. Norm Cohen provides a sweeping discussion of the human aspects of railroad history, railroad folklore, and the evolution of the American folksong. The heart of the book is a detailed analysis of eighty-five songs, from "John Henry" and "The Wabash Cannonball" to "Hell-Bound Train" and "Casey Jones," with their music, sources, history, and variations, and discographies. A substantial new introduction updates this edition.
Author : William D Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1295 pages
File Size : 19,94 MB
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253027993
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
Author : Todd Andrew Dorsett
Publisher : Antietam Historical Assn
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 38,47 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 0615708579
The history of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, through the end of the Twentieth century, told through reminiscences, diaries, letters, pictures, and anecdotes collected by the Author over the past forty years.