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The story of the golden spike

by R. Conrad Stein (1978)

About this book

Relates the events surrounding the completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, in 1869.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe story of the golden spike Lead Character

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