How We Built The Union Pacific Railway: And Other Railway Papers And Addresses (1870)

""How We Built The Union Pacific Railway: And Other Railway Papers And Addresses"" is a historical account written by Grenville Mellen Dodge in 1870. The book documents the construction of the Union Pacific Railway, which was one of the most significant engineering feats of the 19th century. Dodge, who was a Union Army general during the American Civil War, was appointed as the chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railway in 1866. In his book, he provides detailed descriptions of the challenges faced by the construction crews, including the harsh weather conditions, the difficult terrain, and the constant threat of attacks by Native American tribes. The book also includes several other railway papers and addresses delivered by Dodge, which provide insights into the development of the American railroad system during the mid-19th century. These papers cover topics such as the construction of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, the importance of railroads in the economic development of the United States, and the challenges faced by railway engineers in building the transcontinental railroad. Overall, ""How We Built The Union Pacific Railway: And Other Railway Papers And Addresses"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of American engineering and transportation.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.