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Nothing Like it in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869
by Stephen E. Ambrose
by Stephen E. Ambrose
An incredible story. Ambrose compelling put it in the context of the times to convey how momentous an achievement this was. Dozens of characters were described in detail, making it a little hard to keep track, but that illustrates the political complexity involved, and the vast number of people required. He makes the case that people of this era lived through the most dramatic change in their lifetime. I wouldn't have believed that, compared with our era, until I read this book.
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