# A Short History of the Railroad

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- Authors: [Christian Wolmar](https://www.bookquiver.com/christian-wolmar), [Robert Maskell](https://www.bookquiver.com/robert-maskell)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2023-02-28

## Description

A fascinating journey through the history of the railroad, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy. From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today,...

## Editions

### A Short History of the Railroad

- Publisher: dk
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-07-4402-070-0
- Published: 2026-06-02
- Language: en_US

### A Short History of the Railroad

- Publisher: dk
- Medium: audio
- ISBN: 978-07-4408-664-5
- Published: 2023-02-28
- Language: en_US