Iron Trail to the Golden Spike by John Stewart Dust Jacket 1969 297 pages
The Iron Trail to the Golden Spike by John Stewart Dust Jacket 1969 297 pages Indexed
One of the most important and dramatic events in American history was the building of the first transcontinental railroad, completed with the driving of a golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10. 1869-
This dramatic story, which involved the lives of thousands of people, was truly a significant step forward for the America of 1869- But a hundred years later the tales of action, conflict, thrills. and even good humor, seem lust as vivid and important-
In this important new book. John J Stewart, who has grown up in the golden spike country. and has been a part of perpetuating its history. recreates the building of the railroad- He also tells the importance of it to Utah, and the significant role played in its completion by the Mormons-
In an introduction to the book. Mrs- Bernice Gibbs Anderson, president of the National Golden Spike Society. describes it as follows: "It is a delightfully written. action packed story of men of courage and determination building a pioneer railroad across eighteen hundred miles of western wilderness. through hostile Indian country. across high, snow-covered mountains, over barren deserts and across mighty rivers-"
Deseret Book Company is proud to present this unique volume as its centennial contribution in a year when Americans everywhere recall one of the important milestones of the past.
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