Railroads of Vermont: Volume I by Robert C. Jones - 1993

Shelburne, VT: New England Press, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Signed by the author on the title page. As new in all respects. First printing / edition stated, no others noted. Volume 1 only. "Railroads of Vermont is the most comprehensive history of railroading in Vermont ever published. Volume I covers 27 Vermont railroads (Addison through Hardwick & Woodbury) in alphabetical order. Over 400 photos, maps and timetables complement the authoritative text, illustrating a way of life that has mostly disappeared. All of Vermont's railroads are included. The complex and ongoing stories of such well-known roads as the Central Vermont, the Green Mountain Railroad, the Boston & Maine, and the Canadian Pacific are here, as well as the unique histories of obscure railroads that were abandoned long ago, lie the Beldens Branch, Drury Brick Company, Emporium Lumber Company, and the Bennington & Glastenbury. Railroads of Vermont is a must for anyone interested in railroading." -- Midwest Book Review. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!