The Story of the Western Railroads: From 1852 Through the Reign of the Giants

The book is in good condition with some wear on the cover and spine, indicative of its age. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket present, as typically expected with paperback editions.

"The Story of the Western Railroads: From 1852 Through the Reign of the Giants" by Robert Edgar Riegel is a detailed historical account published by the University of Nebraska Press in 1964. This edition is the first Bison Book printing, reprinted from the original 1926 edition by the Macmillan Company. The book explores the development of the Western railroads from their inception in 1852 through their expansion under the industrial giants of the era. Robert Edgar Riegel, a noted historian, provides an in-depth analysis of the economic and social impacts of the railroads on American society. This edition is a paperback with ISBN 0-8032-5159-9, making it accessible for collectors and historians alike. The book is in good condition, with some wear evident on the cover, typical of its age. A key resource for those interested in transportation history and the evolution of American industry.