The transcontinental railroad : crossing the divide (History comics (First Second (Firm)))
by Hirsch, Andy, 1987- (Author)
Summary
"In 1863, America is divided not just by the civil war but by months of travel over thousands of miles. Two railroad companies, one each from East and West, are given the task of connecting the nation by rail. Building this railroad will be a monumental undertaking, difficult and dangerous. The work... Full description
Series: History comics (First Second)
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