The Railway Builders
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"The Railway Builders: A Chronicle of Overland Highways" by Oscar D. Skelton explores the epic saga of the Canadian Pacific Railway and its profound impact on Canadian history. This meticulously researched chronicle details the construction of the railway, highlighting its role in shaping overland routes and driving economic development. From its inception to its completion, the book examines the challenges and triumphs of building a transcontinental railway across vast and often unforgiving terrain. Skelton's work offers a comprehensive look at the railway's significance, not just as a feat o...
"The Railway Builders: A Chronicle of Overland Highways" by Oscar D. Skelton explores the epic saga of the Canadian Pacific Railway and its profound impact on Canadian history. This meticulously researched chronicle details the construction of the railway, highlighting its role in shaping overland routes and driving economic development. From its inception to its completion, the book examines the challenges and triumphs of building a transcontinental railway across vast and often unforgiving terrain. Skelton's work offers a comprehensive look at the railway's significance, not just as a feat of engineering, but as a catalyst for Canada's growth and national identity. Readers interested in railway history, Canadian history, and the broader story of transportation will find this book an insightful and engaging resource. It sheds light on the crucial role of the Pacific railroads in connecting disparate regions and fostering trade and commerce. This edition preserves the integrity of the original text, making it an invaluable addition to any historical collection. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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