The story of American railroads [manuscript] / by Stewart H. Holbrook. 1947.

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The story of American railroads [manuscript] / by Stewart H. Holbrook. 1947.

780 leaves.

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Multnomah County Library

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Holbrook, Stewart H., 1893-1964

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Prolific author and journalist, Stewart Hall Holbrook (1893-1964), was well known for works of popular history that covered a variety of topics. A columnist for the Oregonian newspaper, Holbrook also published several books. He described these writings as "lowbrow or non-stuffed shirt history." Born in Vermont, Holbrook had traveled throughout North America with his father while still a child, but was left to fend for himself after his father's untimely death. As a teenager, Holbrook supported h...