Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad Romance_Gift_Guide Photographer and essayist Craig Mod

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Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad Romance_Gift_Guide Photographer and essayist Craig ModExperience the race of rails to link the countryand meet the men behind this incredible featin a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival photos. In the 1850s, gold fever swept the West, but people had to walk, sail, or ride horses for months on end to seek their fortune. The question of faster, safer transportation was posed by national leaders. But with 1,800 miles of seemingly impenetrable