In 1849; Virginia began a bold railroad expansion toward the Ohio River and its lucrative trade connections. The projects plan covered 423 miles and called for piercing two mountain chains with three railroads. The Blue Ridge Railroad was the shortest of these but crossed the most mountainous terrain. At times; hired slaves; who prepared the tracks; and Irish immigrants; who blasted the tunnels; faced challenges that seemed almost insurmountable. Many were killed by explosions and falling rock. Those deaths often resulted in labor strikes. The unrest slowed progress and haunted chief engineer Claudius Crozet for seven years. In this first full-length history of the Blue Ridge Railroad; award-winning author Mary E. Lyons uses a wealth of historical documents to describe construction on what Crozet called "dangerous ground."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expectedBy Annette MartinezAs a student living in Florence;Italy I was very much excited to be able to find the book for purchase; since its not a very common book compared to Vasaris Lives. When I received the book; however was a little disappointed because the author didnt include at all; all the valuable information that Borghini gives about artists; like for example Ammannati.However; its an important book for someone who studies art; and its a first edition; but it wouldve hurt less if it wasnt so expensive.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. clear and eminently useful. DrBy Wayne S TurneyAn indispensable addition to any study of Italian Renaissance art: history and the birth of Neoclassic criticism: scholarly; clear and eminently useful. Dr. Ellis erudition never obscures his subject.
