Tablets of memory: The Bendigo Cohns and their descendants, 1853-1989

Cohn, Alan Alexander

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Miller, Eugene Arundel

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Building the Union Pacific was a time for egos and opportunists, but their monumental effort helped span the continent. Railroad 1869: Along the Historic Union Pacific is an insightful account of the railroad's construction years - years when they pushed westward from Omaha, racing to meet the Central Pacific Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah in 1869. There are first hand descriptions of terrifying Indian encounters from the diary of Arthur Ferguson, a young surveyor working for the railroad, and tales of the tumultuous life of the Frontier Index, the ''newspaper-on-wheels'' that followed the construction crews as they moved westward. Photographs by Arundel C. Hull, William H. Jackson and others vividly portray the desolate plains and rugged Utah canyons, the colorful construction camps and short-lived towns along the way. Readers can envision the relive the challenges and adventures facing the builders, the work trains, board front dance halls, whiskey palaces, and the lawlessness that was endemic. Along with the action came elation as the Golden Spike was driven linking the east and west, the builder's 1094-mile epoch achievement.

Railroad 1869: Along the Historic Union Pacific

Eugene A. Miller

A Traveler's Guide to Railroad 1869 will show you ''What to See'' and ''How to Find It'', from the railroads first tunnels and bridges and the rusted remnants of those short lived ''hell-on-wheels'' town to the construction camps. A companion to Railroad 1869, Along the Historic Union Pacific, this is for those curious travelers who want to ''explore'' the locations that figured prominently during the construction years of the Union Pacific Railroad. You will find suggestions about What to see along the railroad's 1094 miles from Omaha to Promontory through Nebraska, Wyoming and Utah. With the many detailed maps and driving instructions you will discover How to find it. Many of the historic locations have become active modern towns; at other locations there are only the rusted remnants of historic ''hell-on-wheels'' ghost towns. All locations evoke a tremendous appreciation of those challenging historic times.

A Traveler's Guide to Railroad 1869: Along the Historic Union Pacific

Railroad 1896 along the Historic Union Pacific Through Nebraska is the first of three books chronicling the construction of the Union Pacific state-be-state as they raced to meet the Central Pacific Railroad at Promontory Summit Utah. While struggling across Nebraska the railroad builders' dogged determination opened new lands to eager settlers and homesteaders. Original photographs by Arundel C. Hull and others richly illustrate that monumental effort.

Railroad 1869 Along the Historic Union Pacific Through Nebraska

Eugene Arundel Miller

History

Railroad 1869 Along the Historic Union Pacific Across Wyoming

Railroad 1896 Along the Historic Union Pacific in Utah to Promontory is the third of three books chronicling the construction of the Union Pacific state-be-state as the builders raced to meet the Central Pacific Railroad at Promontory Summit. In Utah the crews struggled down Echo Canyon then Weber Canyon before tackling the sharp curves and steep grades leading to Promontory summit. When the railroads met the ceremonial "Golden Spike" signaled the completion of the new transcontinental railroad. When the telegraph operator tapped out "D. O. N. E." the entire nation burst out in celebration. Cheers went up along the 1,776 miles of track. Within hours however, Promontory settled back. Mountains of corrective work had yet to be done and large bills to be paid. The books are richly illustrated with photographs by Arundel C. Hull and William H. Jackson who followed the work crews as they undertook that monumental effort.

Railroad 1869 Along the Historic Union Pacific in Utah to Promontory (Railroad 1869 Along the Historic Union Pacific State by Stat)

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