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Russell, Andrew J.
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Captured History series.
Andrew J. Russell's job was to "document one of the largest construction projects ever attempted in the United States": the building of a transcontinental railroad. In 1869, he took "The Champagne Photo," famously recording eastern and western track-layers meeting in the middle of the country. In a spacious design, the well-written narrative is illustrated with numerous archival photographs. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Sian Gaetano
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