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Crewe, Sabrina , Uschan, Michael V.

The Transcontinental Railroad

32 pp. | Gareth | January, 2004 | Library ISBN 0-8368-3401-1 $$23.93
(4) 4-6 Events That Shaped America series. Each book in this series gives a brief overview of an event that had a lasting and profound effect on U.S. history. Although the books vary in quality--some more informative and interesting than others--all are lacking in detail. Sidebars, boxed quotes, photographs, and drawings enhance the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Events That Shaped America titles: The Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001; The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire; Lexington and Concord; and The Transcontinental Railroad.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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