Railroaded: the transcontinentals and the making of modern America
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New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2012, c2011.
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xxxix, 660 pages : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
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Essex Adult Nonfiction
385.09 WHI
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Describes the role of the transcontinental railroads in the making of modern America during the Gilded Age, discussing the economic panics caused by their debt and how their dependence on donations from the wealthy initiated new forms of corruption.

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Reprint. Originally published: c2011.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 535-642) and index.
Description
Describes the role of the transcontinental railroads in the making of modern America during the Gilded Age, discussing the economic panics caused by their debt and how their dependence on donations from the wealthy initiated new forms of corruption.
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APA Citation (style guide)

White, R. (20122011). Railroaded: the transcontinentals and the making of modern America. New York, W.W. Norton & Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

White, Richard, 1947-. 20122011. Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, W.W. Norton & Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

White, Richard, 1947-, Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, W.W. Norton & Co, 20122011.

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White, Richard. Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America. New York, W.W. Norton & Co, 20122011.

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