Triumph VIII: Pittsburgh - Eye of Two Storms 1749-2006

by Charles S. Roberts

8.5x11.5", color laminated hardcover. "The first truly World War began in 1749 and was actually triggered by feisty Americans in a bid for control of the Upper Ohio River Valley. The Great Railroad War, in the event a struggle between B&O and PRR for dominance of the same valley, began in 1827. Pittsburgh became the focus of these two conflicts. "This book tells the dramatic adventure story of these history-changing events and covers the evolution of the Region through 2006. Hardbound, UV laminated five-color cover, 8-1/2 x11", 400 pages with 577 photos, maps and illustrations (13 in color), enamel paper."

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006