Every Saturday, Chloe, her little brother William, and their father bicycle to a footbridge over the railroad tracks and wait for the trains to come thundering under them.
Presents a historical and cultural portrait of modern Mexico, exploring the contradictions between the old Mexico and the new one its leaders hope to create, and discussing the civil upheaval the author found during his year of traveling by train through the country.
Looks at the construction of the transcontinental railroad, revealing why it was built and how it would shape the nation. Also, sheds light on the politics and culture of mid-nineteenth century America.
Heydey of railroading coincided with the beginning of modern advertising. Locomotive and car builders took advantage of wood engraver's and designer's skills.
