Condensed History Of The Construction Of The Union Pacific Railway : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436811705 : 1436811708 : 29 Jun 2008 : Condensed History Of The Construction Of The Union Pacific Railway: Also Some Important Facts Later On (1892) by Joseph Nichols is a comprehensive account of the construction of the Union Pacific Railway, one of the most significant transportation projects in American history. The book provides a detailed overview of the planning, financing, and construction of the railway, which was completed in 1869 and connected the eastern and western coasts of the United States for the first time.Nichols draws on a range of primary sources, including government reports, newspaper articles, and personal accounts, to provide a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the railway's builders. He describes the difficulties of building a railroad across the vast and rugged terrain of the western United States, including the construction of tunnels, bridges, and other eng