About the book
Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war. Robert Black presents a complex and fascinating tale, with the railroads of the American South playing the part of tragic hero in the Civil War: at first vigorous though immature; then overloaded, driven unmercifully, starved for iron; and eventually worn out — struggling on to inevitable destruction in the wake of Sherman’s army, carrying the Confederacy down with them.
With maps of all the Confederate railroads and contemporary photographs and facsimiles of such documents as railroad tickets, timetables, and soldiers' passes, the book will captivate railroad enthusiasts as well as readers interested in the Civil War.
Editions of The Railroads of the Confederacy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807806272
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807847299
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469650302
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890870582
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Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war. Robert Black presents a complex and fascinating tale, with the railroads of the American South playing the part of tragic hero in the Civil War: at first vigorous though immature; then overloaded, driven unmercifully, starved for iron; and eventually worn out — struggling on to inevitable destruction in the wake of Sherman’s army, carrying the Confederacy down with them.
With maps of all the Confederate railroads and contemporary photographs and facsimiles of such documents as railroad tickets, timetables, and soldiers' passes, the book will captivate railroad enthusiasts as well as readers interested in the Civil War.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Railroads of the Confederacy about?
Originally published by UNC Press in 1952, The Railroads of the Confederacy tells the story of the first use of railroads on a major scale in a major war. Robert Black presents a complex and fascinating tale, with the railroads of the American South playing the part of tragic hero in the Civil War: at first vigorous though immature; then overloaded, driven unmercifully, starved for iron; and eventually worn out — struggling on to inevitable destruction in the wake of Sherman’s army, carrying the Confederacy down with them.
With maps of all the Confederate railroads and contemporary photographs and facsimiles of such documents as railroad tickets, timetables, and soldiers' passes, the book will captivate railroad enthusiasts as well as readers interested in the Civil War.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Railroads of the Confederacy?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Railroads of the Confederacy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807806272
How long is The Railroads of the Confederacy and how many pages does it have?
The Railroads of the Confederacy has 400 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Railroads of the Confederacy?
Gary W. Gallagher, Robert C. Black
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Railroads of the Confederacy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807806272) and paperback(ISBN 9780807847299) and ebook(ISBN 9781469650302) and pdf(ISBN 9798890870582)
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