| The Mount Washington Cog Railway: Climbing the White Mountains of New Hampshire Contributor(s): Heald, Bruce D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540205665 ISBN-13: 9781540205667 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - History - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 385.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 130 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - New England - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - North Carolina - Geographic Orientation - New Hampshire |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On July 3, 1869, the approximately three-mile track leading to the summit of picturesque Mount Washington opened for public use. Once, only those daring enough to scale the 6,288 feet could enjoy the splendor of the scenery, but now everyone could journey to the summit using the invention of retired businessman Sylvester Marsh, who dreamed of this mountainous mode of transportation. Created at the height of the age of rail, the Cog Railway continues to chug up the mountain and into the hearts of tourists each year. Local historian Bruce D. Heald ties together the history of its construction with the grand romance of the railway as they triumphantly converge at the top of Mount Washington. |