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America’s Rolling - The Story of Our Times

America’s Rolling - The Story of Our Times

David Maiers

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David Maiers
Año de edición:
2022
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Historia
ISBN:
9780973795417
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America’s Rolling is the story of the United States as told around the fabric of the American railroad. Within you will learn about such luminaries as A.J. Russell and Kate Shelley. Touching on the histories of the Baltimore and Ohio and Union Pacific Railroads. Go for a thrilling ride on one of the newest locomotives on the rails today. A unique book celebrating the United States.  David Maiers gives a unique perspective on the United States. His family background includes a four generation railway family and his photos have graced the pages of Trains and Railfan & Railroad magazines.

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