Railroads a History in Photographs Author:Steve Barry Starting in the mid-19th Century, The United States transformed itself from a vast, sparsely populated country into a potent industrial force. Central to this transformation was the railroad, its ever--expanding network of tracks connecting people from disparate communities and bringing goods and wares to all corners of the land. Railroads offer... more »s a fascinating and colorful telling of this facet of our nation's history. 500 beautiful color and b+w photos.« less