Peter A. Hansen,Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes,Don L. Hofsommer
Crossroads of a Continent: Missouri Railroads, 1851-1921
Crossroads of a Continent: Missouri Railroads, 1851-1921
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Crossroads of a Continent: Missouri Railroads, 1851-1921 explores the history of Missouri railroads through personal tales, competition, and the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904, highlighting their critical role in American history.
Format: Hardback
Length: 394 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Crossroads of a Continent: Missouri Railroads, 1851-1921, delves into the captivating story of Missouri's railroads and their profound impact on American history. Situated strategically within the American Heartland, Missouri and its largest city, St. Louis, played a pivotal role in the nation's railroad development. On July 4, 1851, the Pacific Railroad of Missouri commenced construction in St. Louis, marking the city's initial step toward becoming a major railroad hub. By the 1920s, Missouri was crisscrossed with an extensive network of railways, extending to every corner of the compass.
Authors Peter A. Hansen, Don L. Hofsommer, and Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes have meticulously documented the history of Missouri railroads through captivating personal narratives that shed light on the fierce competition between cities and railroads, which determined the fate of prosperity and obscurity. They explore the ambitions and dreams of visionaries such as Fred Harvey and Arthur Stilwell, who played significant roles in shaping the railroad industry. Additionally, the book delves into the nation's excitement surrounding the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904, which showcased Missouri's contributions to the American story.
Beautifully illustrated with over 100 color images of historical railway ephemera, Crossroads of a Continent offers an engaging and comprehensive history of key American railroads, highlighting Missouri's critical role in shaping the nation's transportation landscape. This captivating book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich railroad heritage of Missouri and the broader American story.
Weight: 1256g
Dimension: 188 x 261 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253062369
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