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The Birth of California Narrow Gauge Bruce MacGregor Railroad Monterey Sausalito

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Lieu : L'Anse, Michigan, États-Unis

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Remarques du vendeur: “Graded conservatively. Strong binding with unmarked text. Dust jacket shows light edge wear. Rear ...

Subject Area: Railroad, Transportation, Engineering, History, Narrow Gauge Railroad

Personalized: No

Features: Dust Jacket, Photographs, Drawings, Ephemera

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Subject: History, Railroads, Logging

ISBN: 9780804735506

Publication Year: 2003

Type: Textbook

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publication Name: Birth of California Narrow Gauge : a Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter

Item Height: 1.7in

Author: Bruce Macgregor

Item Length: 12.5in

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Item Width: 9.4in

Item Weight: 105.8 Oz

Number of Pages: 720 Pages

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This long-awaited study, the magnum opus of a leading railroad historian, describes the conception, construction, and early operation of the first narrow gauge railroads in northern California. It is lavishly illustrated by some 600 photographs and drawings, almost three-quarters of which have never before been published.

Product Identifiers

Publisher

Stanford University Press

ISBN-10

0804735506

ISBN-13

9780804735506

eBay Product ID (ePID)

1952444

Product Key Features

Author

Bruce Macgregor

Publication Name

Birth of California Narrow Gauge : a Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Publication Year

2003

Type

Textbook

Number of Pages

720 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length

12.5in

Item Height

1.7in

Item Width

9.4in

Item Weight

105.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number

Tf24.C3m34 2003

Reviews

"Like a superior documentary film or a compelling historical novel, "The Birth of California Narrow Gauge: A Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter," sheds waterfalls of insight on the history of Northern California during a relatively unexplored era before the urbanization of the Golden State. " --Chris Watson,Santa Cruz Sentinel, "Like a superior documentary film or a compelling historical novel, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge: A Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter ," sheds waterfalls of insight on the history of Northern California during a relatively unexplored era before the urbanization of the Golden State. " --Chris Watson, Santa Cruz Sentinel, "The Birth of California Narrow Gaugewill become an important part of the library of anyone interested in the railroad history of Northern California."-Railroad Model Craftsman, "MacGregor's book is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in the background of narrow gauge in California. It will also make a handsome coffee table book--provided you have a coffee table substantial enough to support it."-- Sonoma Historian A grand story, a technological delight, and a gifted historical perspective make The Birth of the Narrow Gauge a delight."-- History: Reviews of New Books "The story of the scrappy narrow gauge lines made possible by the Carter brothers' new technology will be fascinating reading for any narrow gauge buff."-- Sn3 Modeler "This imposing book is a combination of biography, economic and political history, and nuts-and-bolts railroad history, all folded together to provide a fascinating view of early California economic development."-- Lexington Quarterly " . . . [I]t is truly a book as beautiful as it is comprehensive, and the author and publisher deserve praise for the impressive result of their collaboration."-- Technology and Culture, "...I love this book. It is well written, extensively researched, and pulled the early history of California narrow gauge railroads together for me."- Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, "MacGregor's book is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in the background of narrow gauge in California. It will also make a handsome coffee table book—provided you have a coffee table substantial enough to support it."— Sonoma Historian, "Filled with hundreds of black and white photographs, copious bibliographical notes, even architectural drawings..., this long-awaited book will be of vital interest to all Californian historians and ought to pique, as well, the interests of many local residents."-- Santa Cruz Sentinel, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge will become an important part of the library of anyone interested in the railroad history of Northern California."-- Railroad Model Craftsman, "Filled with hundreds of black and white photographs, copious bibliographical notes, even architectural drawings..., this long-awaited book will be of vital interest to all Californian historians and ought to pique, as well, the interests of many local residents."— Santa Cruz Sentinel, "The Birth of California Narrow Gaugewill become an important part of the library of anyone interested in the railroad history of Northern California."--Railroad Model Craftsman, "MacGregor's book is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in the background of narrow gauge in California. It will also make a handsome coffee table book--provided you have a coffee table substantial enough to support it."-- Sonoma Historian, "...I love this book. It is well written, extensively researched, and pulled the early history of California narrow gauge railroads together for me."-Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, "MacGregor's book is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in the background of narrow gauge in California. It will also make a handsome coffee table book--provided you have a coffee table substantial enough to support it."--Sonoma Historian, "Like a superior documentary film or a compelling historical novel, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge: A Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter ," sheds waterfalls of insight on the history of Northern California during a relatively unexplored era before the urbanization of the Golden State. " -Chris Watson, Santa Cruz Sentinel, "...I love this book. It is well written, extensively researched, and pulled the early history of California narrow gauge railroads together for me."-- Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, "Like a superior documentary film or a compelling historical novel, "The Birth of California Narrow Gauge: A Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter," sheds waterfalls of insight on the history of Northern California during a relatively unexplored era before the urbanization of the Golden State. " -Chris Watson, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Filled with hundreds of black and white photographs, copious bibliographical notes, even architectural drawings..., this long-awaited book will be of vital interest to all Californian historians and ought to pique, as well, the interests of many local re|9780804735506|, "The story of the scrappy narrow gauge lines made possible by the Carter brothers' new technology will be fascinating reading for any narrow gauge buff."-- Sn3 Modeler, "...I love this book. It is well written, extensively researched, and pulled the early history of California narrow gauge railroads together for me."— Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, "Like a superior documentary film or a compelling historical novel, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge: A Regional Study of the Technology of Thomas and Martin Carter ," sheds waterfalls of insight on the history of Northern California during a relatively unexplored era before the urbanization of the Golden State. " —Chris Watson, Santa Cruz Sentinel, "Filled with hundreds of black and white photographs, copious bibliographical notes, even architectural drawings..., this long-awaited book will be of vital interest to all Californian historians and ought to pique, as well, the interests of many local residents."- Santa Cruz Sentinel, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge will become an important part of the library of anyone interested in the railroad history of Northern California."— Railroad Model Craftsman, A grand story, a technological delight, and a gifted historical perspective make The Birth of the Narrow Gauge a delight."-- History: Reviews of New Books, "...I love this book. It is well written, extensively researched, and pulled the early history of California narrow gauge railroads together for me."--Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette, " The Birth of California Narrow Gauge will become an important part of the library of anyone interested in the railroad history of Northern California."- Railroad Model Craftsman, " . . . [I]t is truly a book as beautiful as it is comprehensive, and the author and publisher deserve praise for the impressive result of their collaboration."-- Technology and Culture, "This imposing book is a combination of biography, economic and political history, and nuts-and-bolts railroad history, all folded together to provide a fascinating view of early California economic development."-- Lexington Quarterly, "MacGregor's book is an indispensible resource for anyone interested in the background of narrow gauge in California. It will also make a handsome coffee table book-provided you have a coffee table substantial enough to support it."- Sonoma Historian, "Filled with hundreds of black and white photographs, copious bibliographical notes, even architectural drawings..., this long-awaited book will be of vital interest to all Californian historians and ought to pique, as well, the interests of many local residents."--Santa Cruz Sentinel

2003

Topic

United States / 19th Century, Railroads / History, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY)

Lccn

2002-155942

Dewey Decimal

385.5/2/09794

Intended Audience

Scholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition

Illustrated

Yes

Genre

Transportation, History

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