Santa Fe

""Santa Fe: The Railroad That Built An Empire"" by James Marshall is a comprehensive historical account of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company. The book traces the origins of the company, its development into a major transportation empire, and its impact on the American West. Marshall delves into the key players involved in the company's rise to prominence, including its founder Cyrus K. Holliday and its president Fred Harvey. He also explores the challenges the company faced, such as competition from other railroads and the changing economic landscape of the West. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and other historical documents, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history of the American railroad industry. Overall, ""Santa Fe: The Railroad That Built An Empire"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in American history, transportation, or business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.