6899165
9781895618945
This definitive history presents a well-illustrated account of the construction and development of railroads in British Columbia and Alberta between 1880 and 1939 - a time of tremendous growth and expansion of the railroads and populations of the two provinces. The detailed text and fascinating archival photographs include remarkable stories of the places and personalities that have shaped the history of Canadian railroads, and indeed Canada.George Buck is the author of 'From Summit to Sea: An Illustrated History of Railroads in British Columbia and Alberta', published 1999 under ISBN 9781895618945 and ISBN 1895618940.
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