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Rebel Of the Rockies - A History of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad

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Book details

  1. Print length
    395 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Nebraska Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1962
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Book overview

True first edition of this beautifully done history of the Denver and Rio Grande Western. Athearn provides a gripping account of the Denver and Rio Grande as it inched its way south, clashed with Santa Fe, and then turned west into the Rocky Mountains to join with the Rio Grande Western and put Denver on a transcontinental route. In masterly, balanced prose, the author provides a sympathetic and detailed picture of the railroad that transformed Colorado while recognizing the road's weaknesses and failures. Oversized. Illustrated with black and white photos and line drawings. With twelve specially drawn maps. 395 pages. Scarce.

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Product information

ASIN B007EU3KEW
Publisher University of Nebraska Press
Publication date January 1, 1962
Language ‎English
Print length 395 pages
Item Weight ‎1.01 pounds
Best Sellers Rank
Customer Reviews 4.6 out of 5 stars 20Reviews

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  • Craig Dokken
    5 out of 5 stars
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    A great book on a Western Narrow gauge railroad.

    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
    Format: Paperback

    Very interesting book on the railroad, all about the history and the life of a Narrow gauge railroad. The business part of a railroad This author has other books on Western railroads.

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  • Barbara A. Barker
    4 out of 5 stars
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    D&RGW Railroad Book

    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
    Format: Paperback

    I wanted to learn more about the D&RGW RR and this book met my expectations. I was hoping to find more details on the railroad in the Lake City, Co. area.

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  • T. Batchelder
    5 out of 5 stars

    G&RGW lover

    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
    Format: Paperback

    This was a Christmas gift for my husband. He loves the D&RGW! This will be a nice addition to his collection.

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  • Ruth M Hageman
    4 out of 5 stars
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    History of the D&RGW

    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
    Format: Paperback

    Great book, very detailed history of the D&RGW. I would recommend it for any RR history buff.

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  • Michael Heavener
    3 out of 5 stars

    A rebel's rebel

    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2000
    Format: Paperback

    Given free rein to investigate anything about the company, its operations, finances, and history, Athearn uncovered some interesting tidbits. Although sponsored by the D&RGW, this book is an unbiased review of the legal wrangles which shaped the railroad, as well as of the operational practices which twice led it into -and out of-bankruptcy. A bit heavy on the intricacies of court documentation and testimony at the many hearings, "Rebel" still imparts the entrepreneurial spirit which created the Palmer road, as well as the pioneering attitudes which ensured the Slim Gauge would become an institution into the late 1960s.

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  • Tim L
    4 out of 5 stars
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    Interesting book, concentrating on financial history of DRGW railroad

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2021
    Format: Paperback

    Extremely well researched economic history of railroad development and competition between companies in Western States of USA ,primarily Colorado. Photos not very clear but book very interesting

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    2 out of 5 stars
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    Deals with the financial and legal affairs of the railroad

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2021
    Format: Paperback

    I wanted to know about the difficulties of construction and use of the railroad. Also the changeover from narrow gauge to standard gauge and this book didn’t really cover those topics.

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