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When the Railroad Leaves Town -- Western United States

When the Railroad Leaves Town -- Western United States

American Communities in the Age of Rail Line Abandonment

by Joseph P Schwieterman
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/12/2004

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The history of the American West is an epic tale richly accompanied by railroads. From the Illinois prairie to the shores of Oahu, many legendary rail lines are now just dusty trails bereft of their former significance. These abandoned routes show the profound changes that affect the way we travel and conduct business. Through the use of maps, photographs, and a fast-moving narrative, Schwieterman illustrates the circumstances surrounding the rise and fall of rail service in fifty-eight communities distinguished for their notable railroad histories.
ISBN:
9781931112147
9781931112147
Category:
Social & cultural history
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-12-2004
Publisher:
Truman State University Press
Country of origin:
United States
Pages:
333
Dimensions (mm):
215x280x23mm
Weight:
1.03kg

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