The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway: A Photographic History
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816651329 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the author of many books on railroad history, including The Tootin’ Louie: A History of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, The Great Northern Railway: A History, The Hook & Eye: A History of the Iowa Central Railway, and Minneapolis and the Age of Railways, all published by the University of Minnesota Press.. Cloud State University. About the AuthorDon Hofsommer is a professor of history at St
A must-have for readers that fondly remember the Tootin’ Louie as well as rail fans, history buffs, and model railroaders in general.. While not flashy, the M&StL served Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Illinois over nine decades and was essential in opening new territory, providing freight as well as passenger carriage, and employing thousands of people. Rich in illustrations, this is not just a chronicle of a railroad but also a story and a record of a way of life in the rural upper Midwest. In this photographic
Louis Railway, The Great Northern Railway: A History, The Hook & Eye: A History of the Iowa Central Railway, and Minneapolis and the Age of Railways, all published by the University of Minnesota Press.. Don Hofsommer is a professor of history at St. He is the author of many books on railroad history, including The Tootin’ Louie: A History of the Minneapolis & St. Cloud State University
Gomer Jones said The price was excellent too. But the great photos and the informative. The Lionel models of the M & St.L are what inspired me to order this book. The price was excellent too. But the great photos and the informative text are what really motivated me to order this book.. clipper8review clipper841 only book i know that has more photos fortext than words. the author must havespent decades collecting these photos,well worth the price. 1 said review. only book i know that has more photos fortext than words. the author must havespent decades collecting these photos,well worth the price. A nice book A nice book if you don't mind it being primarily photos. Each chapter covers a certain period of time and the author starts each chapter with a brief history of the company in that period of time.As much as I enjoyed seeing the old photos, I still enjoy a book that goes into more detail on a company's history.