New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1934. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. A dramatic account of the rise of the large American Western cities, particularly as they developed in the wake of the great wave of railroad interprise during the fifty years following the Civil War. An account of the accomplishments of some of the leaders in the building of the West, the men in the lime-light, the men at the top, and also about the part played by the men at the bottom - the men who sweated and struggled and worked for a pittance. 569 pages with a few illustrations and photographs, bibliography and index. Bound in original marroon cloth with lettering and rule stamped in gilt. Fade to the cloth at the head of the spine. Near fine in very good dust jacket with a few small chips and tears.

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Bookseller: Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29500
Title: THEY BUILT THE WEST: AN EPIC OF RAILS AND CITIES
Author: Quiett, Glenn Chesney
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, first printing
Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1934
Keywords: Western Americana, railroad, railroading, transportation
Bookseller catalogs: Western Americana;

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Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books has been a full-time mail order bookstore since 1984. Beginning with a small inventory of 400 books, we now have over 10,000 books. Though we do not have an open store, every year we exhibit at between 12 to 14 book fairs and events in the Western United States. All our books are listed on line and visitors are welcome by appointment.

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