The railroad

Synopsis

Zigzagging through bustling cities and scenic countryside, railroads provide a crucial means of transportation and trade for people everywhere. This book traces their development and offers an in-depth look at their lasting impact on the modern world. Readers learn about the inventors and financiers who played key roles in the creation of railroads. They also discover the past, present, and future of the railway industry, from the primitive locomotives of the early 1800s to the high-speed trains of the twenty-first century and beyond.