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| Plot Summary of Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad |
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"The development of the first Transcontinental Railroad in the United States"
G J "Chris" Graves, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Empire Express: Building the First Transcontinental Railroad |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 19th century
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
Economic History?
Yes
Industry
- Big Business
Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
From a certain profession/group?
- businessmen
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- business executives
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- West
- Midwest
- California
Style
How much gore?
- 2 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 7 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance?
- 1 ()
Is book humorous?
Yes
Minor characters feature lots of:
- politicians
- businessmen
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 450 pages+
Is this an e-book?
Yes
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