Railroad Nation Sue Heath Generous in scope and dramatic

Generous in scope and dramatic in detail

and so creates a parochial Pessoa for our own times

aims to build readers' confidence

'Research in the Real World' is shown to require good judgement

Heart-wrenching

Railroad Nation Sue Heath Generous in scope and dramaticFrom passenger tickets, wall calendars, and advertising posters to train orders and bills of lading, railroads have left a colorful paper trail across America. In Railroad Nation, historian Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes examines a fascinating array of these materials, showcasing the railroad industry's incredible variety of eye catching illustrations to enliven their timetables and promotional brochures. Schwantes traces the evolution of railroad