The Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969: A History
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| Management number | 233531551 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | $13.93 | Model Number | 233531551 | ||
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The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in nineteenth century Newfoundland was a reckless and even desperate experiment. The island was poor, the population small, and the local politics rife with bitter sectarian conflict. Against these unpromising odds, the Newfoundland Railway came into existence on June 29, 1898, and operated successfully for well over half a century. This book offers a comprehensive history of the Newfoundland Railway, focusing especially on the railroad's early years and the important early contributions of railway engineer R.G. Reid. A chronology and glossary are also included, along with several appendices which offer eye-witness accounts of the railway as recorded in period news articles, personal correspondence, poetry, and songs. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0786432616 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0786432615 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | McFarland & Company |
| Dimensions | 7 x 0.48 x 10 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 238 pages |
| Publication date | February 19, 2008 |
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