The Pacific rail road, 1836 to 1869 : manuscript, [18--]

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The Pacific rail road, 1836 to 1869 : manuscript, [18--]

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A history of the Pacific railroads, including initial proposals, planned routes, the forming of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad Companies, and the surveying and labor involved in laying the track.

1 v. (31 leaves) ; 26 cm.

Houghton Library

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Houghton Library

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