In the late nineteenth century, something stood in the way of mining and selling the riches discovered in the interior of British Columbia: mountains - and lots of them. While politicians and financiers wrangled over money and public support, engineers sought solutions to the obstacles presented by the terrain. Hundreds of men worked under dangerous conditions to make the Kettle Valley Railway a reality. In this updated edition, Barrie Sanford presents a unique pictorial history of the legendary Kettle Valley Railway. ...
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In the late nineteenth century, something stood in the way of mining and selling the riches discovered in the interior of British Columbia: mountains - and lots of them. While politicians and financiers wrangled over money and public support, engineers sought solutions to the obstacles presented by the terrain. Hundreds of men worked under dangerous conditions to make the Kettle Valley Railway a reality. In this updated edition, Barrie Sanford presents a unique pictorial history of the legendary Kettle Valley Railway. From its construction to its turbulent life- span and eventual demise, the magnitude of the engineering needed to build and run the line is celebrated in this classic railway history.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1895099277. A near-fine volume in a near-fine DJ. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. B&W photos, illustrations and maps throughout; 4to 11"-13" tall; 165 pages; Barrie Sanford, author of 'McCulloch's Wonder', presents a unique pictorial history of the legendary Kettle Valley Railway. Archival photographs and several from the author's personal collection illustrate the history of the Kettle Valley Railway from its construction through its turbulent lifespan and eventual demise. These moving visual images celebrate the magnitude of the engineering feats achieved by Andrew McCulloch and the many workers who made the railway a reality. Many workers died in the attempt to lay track across three mountain ranges and some of the world's most rugged river canyons. More lost their lives in the railway's subsequent years of operating freight and passenger services on the sometimes treacherous tracks of British Columbia's southern interior.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (Railroads, British Columbia, History) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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As New/Very Good+ 1895099277 Oversized 163pp including index The first pictorial history of this legendary railway. Over 150 ioriginal photographs taken during and after construction with a concise text and extensive outlines Dust jacket has a small tear on edge and jacket is lightly rubbed, otherwise jacket is fine.
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Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1895099277. 165 pages. Index. "The first pictorial history of this legendary railway. Over 150 photographs, taken during and after its construction, combined with a concise text and extensive outlines, convey the magnitude of this engineering feat as never before."-from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Above-average wear. A worthy reference copy.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; Kettle Valley Railway History British Columbia Pictorial Works Railroads.