The Chinese and the Iron Road: Building the Transcontinental Railroad
(Part of the Asian America Series)
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The completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869 is usually told as a story of national triumph and a key moment for American Manifest Destiny. The Railroad made it possible to cross the country in a matter of days instead of months, paved the way for new settlers to come out west, and helped speed America's entry onto the world stage as a modern nation that spanned a full continent. It also created vast wealth for its four owners, including...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1503609243
ISBN13:9781503609242
Release Date:April 2019
Publisher:Stanford University Press
Length:560 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
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