Railroad History West
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Branch Line Empires
- The Pennsylvania and the New York Central Railroads
- By: Michael Bezilla
- Narrated by: Josh Albert
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
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The Pennsylvania and the New York Central railroads helped to develop central Pennsylvania as the largest source of bituminous coal for the nation. By the late 19th century, the two lines were among America’s largest businesses and would soon become legendary archrivals. The Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) first arrived in the 1860s. Within a few years, it was sourcing as much as four million tons of coal annually from Centre County and the Moshannon Valley and would continue do so for another quarter century.
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Very Detailed
- By D. Craven on 02-29-20
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Branch Line Empires
- The Pennsylvania and the New York Central Railroads
- Narrated by: Josh Albert
- Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 12-31-19
- Language: English
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The Pennsylvania and the New York Central railroads helped to develop central Pennsylvania as the largest source of bituminous coal for the nation. By the late 19th century, the two lines were among America’s largest businesses and would soon become legendary archrivals....
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Train
- Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World - from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
- By: Tom Zoellner
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new audiobook he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again. From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil.
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The world history of trains up to the present
- By matthew on 03-06-14
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Train
- Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World - from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 01-30-14
- Language: English
- Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion....
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American History
- The Legends that Shaped the USA. From the Discovery of America to the Troubled Founding of the Nation, Through Wars, Political Scandal, Westward Expansion, and Historic Events.
- By: Doug Richardson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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Introducing "American History: The Legends that Shaped the USA" a riveting exploration of the rich and fascinating early history of the United States. This book takes you on a journey through the remarkable stories of American legends, from the birth of the country, through Westward expansion, wars, and political scandals. It delves into the lives of heroes, leaders, and presidents who played pivotal roles in shaping America's history, making it the great country it is today. Are you interested in exploring the rich and fascinating early history of the United States? This book takes you on ...
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American History
- The Legends that Shaped the USA. From the Discovery of America to the Troubled Founding of the Nation, Through Wars, Political Scandal, Westward Expansion, and Historic Events.
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 03-30-24
- Language: English
- Introducing "American History: The Legends that Shaped the USA" a riveting exploration of the rich and fascinating early history of the United ...
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The Edge of Anarchy
- The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America
- By: Jack Kelly
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history. At the pinnacle of the Gilded Age, a boycott of Pullman sleeping cars by hundreds of thousands of railroad employees brought commerce to a standstill across much of the country. Famine threatened, riots broke out along the rail lines. Soon the US Army was on the march and gunfire rang from the streets of major cities.
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Wow! every workingman should read.
- By Calemos on 01-18-20
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The Edge of Anarchy
- The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America
- Narrated by: Traber Burns
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 01-08-19
- Language: English
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The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history....
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Jay P. Graves and the Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad Company
- By: Lorri Moulton
- Narrated by: Johanna Michaela
- Length: 39 mins
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The Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad started as a streetcar line, used largely for real estate development, and grew into a regional electric railway noted for its cutting edge technology and elegant sense of style. Jay P. Graves and the other men connected with the railroad, created land improvement companies designed to provide luxury resorts, as well as plan small towns. Within a few years, the rail lines would stretch from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene, and Hayden lakes to the east, with another line heading south through the Palouse, splitting at Spring Valley, to Colfax, and Moscow.
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Interesting history of early Spokane
- By Grant W on 02-05-23
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Jay P. Graves and the Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad Company
- Narrated by: Johanna Michaela
- Length: 39 mins
- Release date: 08-15-17
- Language: English
- The Spokane & Inland Empire Railroad started as a streetcar line, used largely for real estate development, and grew into a regional electric railway....
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Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation
- The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
- By: Martin W. Sandler
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
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In the 1850s, gold fever swept the West, but people had to walk, sail, or ride horses for months on end to seek their fortune. The question of faster, safer transportation was posed by national leaders. But with 1,800 miles of seemingly impenetrable mountains, searing deserts, and endless plains between the Missouri River and San Francisco, could a transcontinental railroad be built? It seemed impossible.
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If you enjoy history
- By Jeff on 08-28-18
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Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation
- The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 09-08-15
- Language: English
- Experience the race of rails to link the country - and meet the men behind this incredible feat - in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad....
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From the River to the Sea
- The Untold Story of the Railroad War that Made the West
- By: John Sedgwick
- Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
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It is difficult to imagine now, but for all its gorgeous scenery, the American West might have been barren tundra as far as most Americans knew well into the 19th century. While the West was advertised as a paradise on earth to citizens in the East and Midwest, many believed the journey too hazardous to be worthwhile — until 1869, when the first transcontinental railroad changed the face of transportation.
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Excellent
- By Anonymous User on 07-21-21
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From the River to the Sea
- The Untold Story of the Railroad War that Made the West
- Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 06-01-21
- Language: English
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It is difficult to imagine now, but for all its gorgeous scenery, the American West might have been barren tundra as far as most Americans knew well into the 19th century....
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Railroad
- Robledo Mountain, Book 4
- By: P.C. Allen
- Narrated by: Dan Carroll
- Length: 20 hrs and 33 mins
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Paul and Anna McAllister begin to implement their plans to bring a railroad and other trappings of civilization to New Mexico Territory while continuing to build Estancia Dos Santos, reduce the animosity between the Apache and White men, and fight the shadowy foe known as "the Boss". Long trips, spies in their ranks, and increasing violence between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups stretch Paul and Anna's resources in every direction. With the help of their family and friends, they race against time to complete their plans before the incessant drumbeats of war begin in the east.
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The wait was worth it.
- By Kindle Customer on 09-14-22
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Railroad
- Robledo Mountain, Book 4
- Narrated by: Dan Carroll
- Series: Robledo Mountain, Book 4
- Length: 20 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 09-02-22
- Language: English
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Paul and Anna McAllister begin to implement their plans to bring a railroad and other trappings of civilization to New Mexico Territory while continuing to build Estancia Dos Santos, reduce the animosity between the Apache and White men, and fight the shadowy foe known as "the Boss"....
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The Transcontinental Railroad
- The Gateway to the West
- By: Edward J. Renehan Jr.
- Narrated by: Daniel Wallace
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. The Transcontinental Railroad: The Gateway to the West discusses this important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative. This book tells how the east-west railroad played an integral role in opening western markets to the residents of the eastern United States, but it also examines how the railroad led to the demise of many American Indian groups in the West.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
- The Gateway to the West
- Narrated by: Daniel Wallace
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 11-21-11
- Language: English
- In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah....
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Stop the Train!
- By: Geraldine McCaughrean
- Narrated by: Ellen Myrick, the Full Cast Family
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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From the author of The Kite Rider comes another great historical novel, this time set in the American west, where the residents of a new settlement struggle against nature and the railroad to keep their town alive. Pulse-pounding adventure, moments of gut-bustin' humor, and a deeply moving sense of community, make Stop the Train! a must-listen.
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Awesome family listen!
- By HS mom on 02-19-13
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Stop the Train!
- Narrated by: Ellen Myrick, the Full Cast Family
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 12-29-05
- Language: English
- From the author of The Kite Rider comes another great historical novel, this time set in the American west, where the residents of a new settlement struggle....
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Leland Stanford
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became California's Governor and the West's Most Famous Robber Baron
- By: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
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"The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as an operative. His productive capacity alone is taken into account." (Stanford) Leland Stanford: The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became California’s Governor and the West’s Most Famous Robber Baron chronicles the remarkable life of Stanford.
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Short, vague and sloppy
- By S. Collins on 07-16-21
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Leland Stanford
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became California's Governor and the West's Most Famous Robber Baron
- Narrated by: Daniel Houle
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 12-19-19
- Language: English
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Leland Stanford: The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became California’s Governor and the West’s Most Famous Robber Baron chronicles the remarkable life of Stanford....
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