Excellent short history of the construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad between 1870-1888, describing the building of the Eastern Section, the Western Section and the Cascade Line. The author provides a well-written look at the people involved, the geography, financial difficulties and the engineering triumphs. With map. 64 pages with index.

Chemins de fer États-Unis Conception et construction, Northern Pacific Railroad Company, Railroads Design and construction, Railroads United States Design and construction, United States