Stephen E Ambrose / NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD The Men Who Built Signed 1st ed

Description: NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869 Author: Ambrose, Stephen E. Title: NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869 Publication: Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2000 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. This is Number 1,013 of 1,650 copies signed by Stephen Ambrose. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and printed note from the publisher. The transcontinental railroad was the greatest American engineering feat of the 19th century. Drawing on contemporary newspaper reportage, acclaimed historian Stephen Ambrose (1936-2002) presents the project through the eyes of the men working for the Union Pacific and Central Pacific and marvels at the blasting, gouging, grading, hauling, and more that transpire as the rival railroads punched through mountains, straddled gorges, and strode across the Plains in the race to link the continent. Octavo. Full black leather binding, with elaborate gilt stamping, five raised bands, moire silk endpapers, and a ribbon marker. A fine copy. Fine. Seller ID: 76504 Subject: Americana Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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