Time life the old west the railroaders book

As a model railroader, i chose the american southwest as my location and the period of 18701890 for my layout. I wanted to know what were the barriers that stood in their way to the riches beyond the mountains. Timelife books the building of the railroads in the west, discussing their importance and the people who built them. Buy old west the railroaders by the editors of timelife books with text by by time life ed, keith wheeler isbn. These leather bound books each have a colorful image to their cover, encircled by. Vtg 1975 old west series time life books the railroaders. Time life books the old west series the railroaders.

Time life books the old west series the railroaders hardcover leatherette 1985 this volume is one of a series 26 books that chronicles the history of the american west from the early 16th century. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. It is filled with numerous photographs, lithographs and maps supporting and enhancing the narrative. As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could soon buy a railroad ticket to california and be there within a week seemed as remote as the fantasies of jules verne. Time life series the old west series books for sale shoppok. Unfollow time life books the old west to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of time life books by time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The railroaders the old west time life books hardcover embossed leather 1973. Time life books the old west series the railroaders hardcover leatherette 1985 this volume is one of a series 26 books that chronicles the history of the american west from the early 16th century to the end of the 19th century. All books are illustrated throughout with blackandwhite photographs and blackandwhite and colour drawings.

As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could. The raised padded vinyl cover makes a wonderful gift for any railroad fan. The old west railroaders series history books submitted by lovejoy this was part of a 26 volume set about the old west, values vary a great deal for volumes of this set, some book dealers list the. The book is in near mint condition as described below.

Buy a cheap copy of the railroaders old west book by timelife books. Time life books, world war ii, the war in the desert. The old west, gave me the highlights of the trials and successes of early transcontinental railroads. Time life books, world war ii, the war in the desert by richard collier and the editors of time life books. Time life books the old west 26 volumes 1970s with master index cpmplete. Book in like new condition minus a small indentation at top of spine. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. With text and pictures drawn from the very best of the original 26volume series, this book features a sweeping panorama of the westward movement.

The railroaders old west timelife series by keith wheeler. The old west time life book hardcover the cowboys william. The railroaders the old west timelife series is a wonderfully written book about the railroad culture in the late 1800s. Vtg 1975 old west series time life books the railroaders hardcover leatherette. A set of timelife books from the old west series, published by timelife books in new york in 1973. Timelife books the old west by timelife books alibris.

It is filled with numerous photographs, lithographs and maps supporting and. Though secondhand, the book is still in very good shape. The railroaders old west keith wheeler, editors of time life books on. Buy a cheap copy of the railroaders old west book by time life books. Time life series the old west series books for sale. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by time life books from 1973 through 1980. Recently ive looked at the books with renewed interest. I model a fictitious railroad servicing a mining town and outlaying areas. Buy the railroaders by time life books online at alibris.

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The method differs between titles, and may even differ between various printings of individual titles. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west. Published in 1973 by timelife books, this is a reprint, which was printed in 1975. The railroaders the old west timelife books 1973 near. This is a fourth printing with a reprint in 1981 by time life books. The old west railroaders series history books antique. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. History of the building and development of railroads in the western united states. There are two methods that time life used to indicate the printing sequence of these books.

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The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west, published by timelife books from 1973 through 1980. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The old west is both a series of 26 books published by time life between 1973 and 1979, and a single volume compendium released in 1990 which combines information from all 26 books. The books were a definitive and comprehensive recreation of the west as it really was, and in 1980, a 27th book, master index, was created to document the usage of each and every name, place, item and whatnot. Time life books the old west series the railroaders hardcover. These books have embossed leather covers with inset artwork to each cover and gilt lettering to. Find the complete the old west book series listed in order. The railroaders is the fifth book in the timelife series the old west.

This volume, a part of the time life series the old west, examines the development of rail in the west. Full of beautiful photos, illustrations and text chronicling the history of the old west in america. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders, keith wheeler. The front cover of the book has wear on the front, edges, and corners of it.

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