Redwood Railways: A Story of Redwoods, Picnics and Commuters (Hardcover)

""Redwood Railways: A Story of Redwoods, Picnics and Commuters"" by Gilbert H. Kneiss is a book that tells the story of the railway system that once ran through the redwood forests of California. The book is a detailed account of the history of the railway system, its construction, and its impact on the local community, including the commuters who relied on it for transportation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the railway system. The first chapter discusses the early history of the redwood forests, and how the railway system was built to transport logs out of the forests. The second chapter covers the construction of the railway system, including the challenges faced by the workers who built it.The third chapter discusses the impact of the railway system on the local community, including the development of towns and cities along the railway line. The fourth chapter covers the role of the railway system in transporting commuters to and from work, and the fifth chapter discusses the decline of the railway system in the mid-20th century.Throughout the book, Kneiss provides detailed descriptions and photographs of the railway system, as well as the redwood forests and the communities that developed around them. He also includes anecdotes and stories that bring the history of the railway system to life.Overall, ""Redwood Railways: A Story of Redwoods, Picnics and Commuters"" is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of California, railways, or the natural beauty of the redwood forests.A History Of The Northwestern Pacific Railroad And Predecessor Lines. Appendices By J. F. Burgin, H. C. Whiting, And Charles F. Hanlon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.