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Railroads of Pennsylvania: Fragments of the Past in the Keystone Landscape
Paperback
Main Details
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Railroads of Pennsylvania: Fragments of the Past in the Keystone Landscape
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lorett Treese
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 215 |
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| Category/Genre | Trains and railways
Travel and holiday guides |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811726221
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| Classifications | Dewey:385.09748 |
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| Illustrations |
illus
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Stackpole Books
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| Imprint |
Stackpole Books
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| Publication Date |
1 June 2003 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The book divides the state into regions and explores the major railroads, recounts the lore, profiles the individuals involved, and identifies the places one can go to experience the relics of rail culture. These are regional histories of the great railroads and rail stores of the people and events that shaped history. Includes 'rails to trails' paths, tourist attractions, and more.
Author Biography
Lorett Treese is a historian and an archivist at the library at Bryn Mawr College. She lives in Paoli, Pennsylvania.
Reviews"Lorett Treese has energetically gathered a wide sampling of history and culture, giving an entertaining glimpse into railroading's past."
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