Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The coming of the rails -- Linking the nation -- The train in the West -- The train comes of age -- Working on the railroad -- New trains for modern times.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
Explores the impact of trains in the United States as they allowed settlers to move West in large numbers and get needed supplies, helped farmers to move goods to market, and provided transportation for commuters.
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Title
Riding the rails in the USA.
International Standard Book Number
0195132289
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Railroads-- United States-- History, Juvenile literature.