1947 1st edition, second printing by Bonanza Books. Vermonter Stewart Holbrook is described as an “informal historian”, who uses plain-talking narratives to describe industry histories, including trains and lumbering. He was an adventurer, cartoonist, actor, artillery man, newspaperman, and editor. This volume is all about the development of the US railroad and its iconic influence upon the US. Wonderful volume in excellent condition. It has a clear jacket protector included with it. Very little wear at all. No annotations. The binding is crisp.