Description: IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGEThe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Marylandby Herbert H Harwood, Jr. The first complete operational and engineering history of the State's greatest adventure . . . the odyssean saga of the incredible railroad from Baltimore to Washington and Harpers Ferry from 1828 to 1979. hardback with dust jacket approx. 9" x 6.5"497 pages, including 7+ pages of a detailed indexpublished by Barnard Roberts & Co - Baltimore, MD - 1979 This book "treats probably the most historic slice of railroading in the Country." It is Harwood's 6th book on railroading "and he is regarded as being one of the most distinguished and skillful railroad historians in America." "A good story well told, offering excitement, intrigue and heroes and villains in the best American tradition," says railroad historian John Hankey The author provides an in-depth account of the challenges faced by the B & O Railroad in Maryland and is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the history of railroads and transportation in the United States. ALL proceeds from the sale of this item are given to the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Inc. (DCNRHS). The DCNRHS operates DOVER HARBOR and maintains a reference library in Bowie, MD in the base of a restored railroad tower, where you can do more research on the B&O Railroad. DCNRHS’ mission is to “expand the public appreciation of railroads and their history through preservation and education.” The DCNRHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) education organization, chartered in the District of Columbia in 1944.The library will offer deaccessioned books, along with donated items like this, on October 5, 2024, at our open house during the Old Bowie Celebrates! Festival. Free, secure local pick-up available in Arlington or Alexandria, VA. We are motivated to find new homes for the items we are selling. We are very open to offers, especially if you are interested in acquiring multiple items. Shipping will be combined/reduced for multiple items sent to the same address.Thanks for looking at this and our other items.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Arlington, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-12T12:37:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
