Influenced both by the Gold Rush and the Civil War, America came to realize that a link to the far West was vital. In the mid-1800s, the Union Pacific railroad company, along with their rival, the Central Pacific company, raced to cover the most ground before meeting at Promontory Summit, Utah in 1869. Blumberg vividly evokes the people, places, danger and perseverance surrounding an American milestone. Over 70 period illus. Young Adult.
- ISBN10 0792227158
- ISBN13 9780792227151
- Publish Date 1 April 1996 (first published 31 December 1995)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 29 January 1998
- Publish Country US
- Imprint MapQuest.com
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 159
- Language English