Portland: Arnica, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/New. Quarto cloth with gilt device on cover. 218pp. Illust. Maps & Diagrams. Notes. Bibliography. Timeline. Endpaper maps. This book describes the competition of two railroad barons, James J.Hill of the Great Northern, & Edward H. Harriman of the Union Pacific, in bringing a railroad into central Oregon from the Columbia River. A great looking book & published in a relatively small edition. Fine, like new in dj.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Bookseller: Gene W. Baade Books on the West (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: SHEL1038
Title: THE DESCHUTES RIVER RAILROAD WAR
Author: Speroff, Leon
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New As New
Jacket Condition: New
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 097456866X
ISBN 13: 9780974568669
Publisher: Arnica
Place of Publication: Portland
Date Published: 2007
LCCN: 2006005224
Keywords: Oregon, Deschutes, Warm Springs, Columbia River, Barlow Road, Bend, Prineville, Madras
Bookseller catalogs: Oregon; Railroading;

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