The Golden Age of Railroads

U.S. Landmark Books #93

by Stewart H. Holbrook, Ernest Richardson (Illustrator)

Landmark Book #93.

182 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1960

About the author

Stewart Hall Holbrook (1893 - 1964) was an American lumberjack, writer, and popular historian. His writings focused on what he called the "Far Corner" - Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. A self-proclaimed "low-brow" historian, his topics included Ethan Allen, the railroads, the timber industry, the Wobblies, and eccentrics of the Pacific Northwest.

He wrote for The Oregonian for over thirty years, and authored dozens of books. He also produced a number of paintings under the pseudonym of "Mr. Otis."

Reviews

[Ted · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm reliving my childhood this year by re-reading Landmark history books. This is read #119. Just 66 more books to go! Written 59 years ago, Holbrook's book remains an interesting and informative read. I'm amazed that most of these Landmark U.S. and World history books are exactly 182 pages.

[Robert A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of informative facts without the boring stories. Written for kids but I picked it up at a used book store for $1 and decided to read it. I loved it. I might have to look for more of theses landmark history books.

[Caleb Meyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting history of the train.

[Lucinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually pretty interesting. A bit of dated language but not too bad.

[Luther Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read April 2013