|
Railroads through the Coeur d’Alenes by John Wood w/ dust jacket
Railroads through the Coeur dAlenes by John Wood
Hard Cover with dust jacket Reflections from lights on some photos
Copyright 1983
195 pages
Index
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
LIST OF MAPS
FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
1. THE OPENING SCENE
2. THE ENTERING WEDGE
3. THE CHALLENGE
4. THE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
5. THE FIELD BROADENS
6. FIGHTING SNOW
7. OTHER WRECKS AND DISASTERS
S. THE FINAL CHAPTER
AN ALBUM OF THE COEUR D'ALENES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
The Coeur d'Alene Mining District, the silver capital of the country, will celebrate the centennial of its opening in 1983. And although the last 100 years have held periods of both wild excitement and others of deep depression, throughout it all railroads played a vital role.
This then, is the pictorial history of these railroads serving an area that has produced wealth far exceeding that of the famed Comstock Lode of Nevada. Yet it is not only a history of the railroads alone - nor the mines, but a testimony to the spirit of adventure and achievement of men and omen challenging a rugged frontier country.
The over 400 illustrations collected during six years of research speak far more eloquently than any John V. Wood text could, and to them is added depth with firsthand accounts of early-day residents. The photographs (most never before published) include the work of well-known rail photographers Warren McGee, Phil Hastings, F. J. Haynes, Ron Nixon, Otto Perry, and Don Roberts - as well as over 100 photographs from the Barnard-Stockbridge Collection (Barnard Studio of Wallace, Idaho), many of which carne from 8x10 glass plate negatives.
While the term "pictorial history" is very appropriate, it must also be stressed that the carefully researched text provides a definitive history of the railroads in the Coeur d'Alenes as well. This history is supplemented by a number of maps allowing the reader to visualize the places discussed.
Whatever the future might hold for the Coeur d'Alene mines and their railroads, the glories of the past are secure; and those that love to look back upon those times will delight in reading Railroads Through the Coeur d'Alenes.
All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.
Shipping charges
US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight.
Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying.
Thanks for looking at our items.
| 
