The Central Pacific Railroad Of California: Character Of The Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings And Future Prospects (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166900878)

""The Central Pacific Railroad of California: Character of the Work, Its Progress, Resources, Earnings and Future Prospects"" is a historical book written by C.P. Huntington in 1867. The book provides an in-depth overview of the construction and development of the Central Pacific Railroad, which was a major transportation system in California during the 19th century. Huntington, who was one of the founders of the Central Pacific Railroad, provides a detailed analysis of the resources, earnings, and future prospects of the railroad. He also discusses the challenges and obstacles that the company faced during the construction process, including the difficulties of building a railroad through rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of transportation and infrastructure development in California. It provides a unique perspective on the early days of the railroad industry and the challenges faced by pioneers in the field. The book is well-written and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of California and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. P. Huntington
ISBN-10: 1166900878
ISBN-13: 9781166900878
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d