"Unparalleled Achievement: The Men Who Constructed the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869"

In the mid-19th century, the Transcontinental Railroad was a monumental feat of engineering that connected the East and West coasts of the United States. Stephen E. Ambrose's book, The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad, chronicles the incredible accomplishments of the men who worked on the project from 1863 to 1869. It is a testament to their hard work and dedication that this ambitious project was completed in a relatively short period of time. Ambrose's work highlights the lives of the engineers, laborers, and financiers who made the Transcontinental Railroad a reality.