"Describes the building of the Transcontinental Railroad between Omaha, Nebraska, and Sacramento, California, that, when completed in 1869, allowed rail travel from the east coast to the west coast of the United States."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Crazy idea -- Central Pacific -- Union Pacific -- Last spike -- More about the transcontinental railroad -- Glossary -- Internet sites -- Read more -- Bibliography -- Index
Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-31) and index