Books about Trains and Places

As a historian working primarily within the 19th century, I love railroads. That century, now long past, witness the speed of transportation increase exponentially. In the United States, the century began with people moving no faster than a horse could carry them. Canals were considered high tech. By the end of the century, one could speed across the country on iron rails. Although trains have given way to automobiles and airplanes, they are still important in our economy and in our psyche. The sound of a train reminds us that there’s a new place to explore down the track. The purpose of this blog is to explore "places" through the lens of the railroad.