Nothing Like It in the World: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869 Cover
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Nothing Like It in the World The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869

Stephen E. Ambrose

The author of Citizen Soldiers and Undaunted Courage chronicles the race to finish the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s and the exploits, sacrifices, triumphs, and tragedies of the individuals who made it happen. 500,000 first printing.

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History That Doesn't Suck

The title was brought up while the hosts recounted Lincoln’s visit to Council Bluffs and his conversation with Dodge about selecting the optimal western railroad route. They used the book as background material for the discussion of Dr. Thomas Durant and the Union Pacific’s role in the transcontinental railroad. The overall tone was informative but not a strong endorsement.

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