The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad by William Francis Bailey recounts the building of the line that joined the eastern and western United States. It describes the engineering challenges, the labour, and the dramatic enterprise that culminated in the meeting of the rails and the linking of a continent.
Please note that this title concerns nineteenth-century American history and falls outside the early modern period proper; it is included here as part of the broader history shelf. The narrative offers a vivid account of a transformative engineering achievement. This free EPUB edition presents the complete text for readers of American and transportation history.