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Modern marvels. The railroads that tamed the West /

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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. In one of the greatest building achievements in history, East and West were joined by a thin ribbon of steel and wood. But would the railroad conquer the wild, open country?

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nash, Bruce M. (Producer), Trinkl, Alison (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1996.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Railroads > West (U.S.)
West (U.S.) > History.
États-Unis (Ouest) > Histoire.
Railroads.
West United States.
Documentary television programs.
History.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. In one of the greatest building achievements in history, East and West were joined by a thin ribbon of steel and wood. But would the railroad conquer the wild, open country?
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed August 26, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (45 minutes)
Playing Time:00:44:58