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Trains Across the Continent: North American Railroad History
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by Rudolph Daniels
Sales Rank: 543767
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 257 pages
Published by: Indiana University PressEdition: 2nd Edition December 2000
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0253214114
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0253214119
Book Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Weighs: 1.9 pounds
Book Description
"The best current railroad history available . . . everything you need to know . . . both educational and enjoyable reading." --Dean Bruce, President, Railroad Education Training Association
"Trains Across the Continent truly is a comprehensive account of how railroads helped shpae and are continuing to shape the history of North America." --Jonathan B. Hanna, Historian, Canadian Pacific Railway
"Quickly and concisely Dr. Daniels leads you through the maze of building, merging, and a myriad of other details necessary to understand modern railroading." --Donald D. Snoddy, Historian, Union Pacific Railroad
About The Author
Rudolph Daniels taught Russian studies at Loras College, Clarke College, and Dubuque University--all in Dubuque, Iowa--before moving to West Germany in 1974, where he taught English and French at a gymnasium. Returning to the United States, he began teaching at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. Over the course of twenty-two years, Daniels became Department Chair of History and Political Science and also taught woodwinds and music literature classes. He served as an admissions interviewer and campus photographer and was named Faculty human being of the Year in 1985. Daniels also received two post-doctoral fellowships while at Morningside, allowing him to expand his research and teaching interests. In 1996, Daniels became Department Chair of the Behavioral Sciences at Western Iowa Tech Community College, where he began teaching history and other courses in Railroad Operations Technology. Trains across the Continent was developed as a textbook for his classes at WITCC.
Reader Reviews
This is an excellent depiction of American railroading. The addition of some U.S. History makes this superbly interesting. Whether a railroad or history buff (or not), this reading will grab your attention. The light humor also adds to the enjoyment of this book. Filled with very interesting facts on how the early railroads actually created & perfected many of the technologies we know today. You won't want to put this book down once you start reading it!
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