Arizona's Historic Bridges (Images Of America) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Arizona was once just a passage for pioneers headed west for gold, religious freedom, and cheap land. Native Americans had lived in and explored the territory for years, but it was Manifest Destiny and the western expansionist philosophy of the burgeoning US government that created the impetus for better and faster routes across the vast territory with its topographical challenges. In the 1880s, the railroads first booted their way across the landscape, following historic trails before the highways were built. The Grand Canyon and Colorado River were obvious challenges, but there were also seasonal waterways that needed crossings. The history of the state unfolds with this book, profiling the bridges that define these historic transportation routes. Many of them have been proudly restored by their communities or the state, while others are gone or are in a sad state of decline.
Series: Images of America
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (August 3, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1467133442
ISBN-13: 978-1467133449
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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