Project Gutenberg 2007-09-14 Public domain in the USA. 447 Bailey, William Francis 1861 The story of the first trans-continental railroad : $b its projectors, construction, and history Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Story of the First Trans-continental Railroad" by W. F. Bailey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the monumental undertaking of constructing the first transcontinental railroad in the United States, detailing the various contributors, the challenges faced during its construction, and its historical significance. The book likely presents a blend of biographical sketches of key figures involved in the project, as well as an exploration of the political, financial, and logistical hurdles encountered along the way. At the start of this account, the author introduces the initial concepts and early advocates for a railroad linking the eastern states to the Pacific Coast, emphasizing the vision of figures like Thomas Jefferson and Asa Whitney. Bailey discusses the evolution of the idea over decades, the various proposals made, and the growing urgency for such a connection as the American West developed. The opening chapters set the historical context, praising the achievements that led to the eventual construction of the railroad and foreshadowing the trials that would accompany its completion. Bailey establishes a theme of pushing boundaries and the indomitable spirit of those who endeavored to make the railroad a reality, establishing a backdrop for the detailed narrative that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). 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