Over the course of the first half of the nineteenth century, America would find itself following two increasingly divergent tracks: an industrialized North and an agricultural South. By 1860 railroads were firmly entrenched in our culture, reshaping our cities and steering us through the industrial age towards worldwide prominence. Fromsleepy post towns to the largest east coast cities, the distant hooting of the locomotive whistle drew ever closer and louder, filling listeners with fascination while brightening the eyes of ...
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Over the course of the first half of the nineteenth century, America would find itself following two increasingly divergent tracks: an industrialized North and an agricultural South. By 1860 railroads were firmly entrenched in our culture, reshaping our cities and steering us through the industrial age towards worldwide prominence. Fromsleepy post towns to the largest east coast cities, the distant hooting of the locomotive whistle drew ever closer and louder, filling listeners with fascination while brightening the eyes of profit-driven industrialists. But this admirable invention, lavishly adorned in brass and iron trimmings, was about to take on a new and deadly role. America's regional differences would result in a spectacular collision over slavery, and between 1861-1865, the nation fought a savage war. The "iron horse" became a major weapon in the first war fully dependent on railroads. Moreover railroads would escalate and prolong the war, leading to its terrible carnage. Trains were used to move troops rapidly and over great distances, completely changing military strategy. Trains were also used as mobile artillery, armed with huge siege mortars that could pound cities and fortifications. Trains were a crucial means for supplyingthe armies on both sides, and it was the lack of train-borne supplies that forced Robert E. Lee to surrender at Appomatox Court House.In Railroads of the Civil War: An Illustrated History Michael Leavy uses compelling period photographs and drawings and a rich narrative to reevaluate and illuminate the role of railroads in the Civil War. In addition to identifying details about the various trains and ancillary equipment and buildings in the illustrations, the author explainshow trains influenced the outcome of battles and the war in general.
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Very Good, Very Good. 4TO, B/W Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover in dust jacket. Crisp two tone cloth boards with title on spine. Text pages are crisp and clean. Very nice photo illustrated dust jacket has minor wear and looks great in new protective mylar. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing. Book is in Near Fine condition, with lightest of edgewear. Dust jacket is in Near Fine condition, with lightest of edgewear.
