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Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad

Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad

by Derek Hayes

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

Hayes (Historical Atlas of the American West) approaches railroad history through an array of maps, ranging from utilitarian to ornate. He traces the development of trains from Britain in the 1820s to today's railroad revival with historical maps, photos, brochures and posters.  (NAM56, $39.95)

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