Crossroads of a Continent - Missouri Railroads, 1851-1921

- The most comprehensive history of The Missouri Railroad on the market.

-Written by three of the pre-eminent railroad historians, Peter Hansen, Don Hofsommer and Carols Schwantes.

- Heavily illustrated and accessibly written it should appeal to scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Info autore

Peter A. Hansen, the editor of Railroad History from 2007 until 2020, came to railroad history after a career in business. He was especially active in the sphere of public history. As a nationally known rail historian, Hansen served as a frequent lecturer, consultant, and writer.

Don L. Hofsommer is the author of numerous books and articles on railroads. Among his many titles are several books on the railroads of Iowa including Iowa's Railroads.

Carlos A Schwantes is the author or editor of twenty books and numerous professional journal articles. During his fifty-year career in the classroom, he frequently taught classes both on Missouri as the Gateway to the West and on the railroads of the United States.

Riassunto

Crossroads of a Continent: The Missouri Railroad tells the story of the state's railroads and their vital role in American history.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Peter A. Hansen, Peter A. Schwantes Hansen, Peter A./ Schwantes Hansen, Don L. Hofsommer, Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes
• Editore: Indiana University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780253062369
• ISBN: 978-0-253-06236-9
• Pagine: 394
• Serie: Railroads Past and Present
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Veicoli, aerei , imbarcazioni, viaggi aerospaziali > Veicoli su rotaia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Fotografia, cinematografia, video, TV