The History of American Railroads

by J.B. Hollingsworth

This book provides photographs and informative prose in a dated but useful look at U.S. and Canadian railroads. The author begins by briefly examining the buildup of railroads in the 1800's, but devotes more attention to the 20th Century - from heyday to the longstanding post-World War II decline.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983