The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857, written by William Prescott Smith and published in 1858, is a historical account of the grand celebrations that took place across the United States in honor of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The book provides a detailed description of the events, including the speeches, parades, and banquets that were held in major cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the various celebrations, as well as a ...
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The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857, written by William Prescott Smith and published in 1858, is a historical account of the grand celebrations that took place across the United States in honor of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The book provides a detailed description of the events, including the speeches, parades, and banquets that were held in major cities such as New York, Boston, and Chicago. It also includes illustrations and photographs of the various celebrations, as well as a comprehensive list of the dignitaries and important figures who attended. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American transportation and the impact of the railroad on the country's development.Embracing A Full Account Of The Opening Of The Ohio And Mississippi, And The Marietta And Cincinnati Railroads, And The Northwester Virginia Branch Of The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, With Histories And Descriptions Of The Same.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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