| | Real history of the transcontinental railroad (Left Out Of History) Author: Nnachi, Ngeri
Publisher: Lerner (2023)
Dewey: 331.7 Classification: Nonfiction Physical Description: 32 p., col. ill., 23 cm
| BTSB No: 677693 | ISBN: 9781728475868 |
Subjects: Central Pacific Railroad Company -- Employees -- History Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century Chinese foreign workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century Railroads -- Employees -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century Immigrants -- Employment -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
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| Price: $25.88 |
Summary:
There is more to the history of the transcontinental railroad than connecting the United States. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how workers protested for better treatment.
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