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Nothing Like It In the World : The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869
Nothing Like It In the World The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 18631869
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose
Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad -- the investors who risked their businesses and money; the enlightened politicians who understood its importance; the engineers and surveyors who risked, and somet...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743203173
ISBN-10: 0743203178
Publication Date: 11/6/2001
Pages: 432
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3.9 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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One of the best books I've read recently. The writer presents it as if it were a J. Patterson , Alex cross story, even though you know the final result. But the stories in it that are now so forgotten makes it a great thriller.
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We really enjoy Stephen Ambrose's work. My husband stuck with this book all the way to the end, which is a recommendation in itself!
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This is the Nonfiction story of the man who built the transcontinental railroad-the famous and the unheralded, ordinary men doing the extraordinary-who accomplish the spectacular feat that made the continent into a nation. I found this book very interesting. Tells about little known people who helped build the railroad - some with unterior motives.
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My husband just finished reading . . . and enjoyed it! He laughed several times and also shared several incidents with me. And he'll remember all the history tidbits!!!
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Interesting account of the difficulties of building first transcontinental railroad across North America.
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This is the story that gives the account of unprecedented feats of engineering, vision and courage.It is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad...
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