Publication

2003-12-01 - Publication Consultants

Language

English

Word Count

24,000 words, Guess

Page Count

96 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003098684
  • Goodreads2969007
  • LibraryThing4893304

Classifications

  • LCCTF140.H38 T65 2003
  • LCCTF140.H36 T68 2003
  • LCCTF140.H46 T69 2003

Description

Big Mike Heney, Irish Prince of the Iron Rails -- Michael James Heney had qualities that assured success on the western frontier at the turn of the century. Vision of the future prompted him to undertake projects shunned by less daring men. Although he lived only 45 years, he founded a city, (Cordova), amassed a fortune, and inspired a best selling novel (The Iron Trail). Without technical training, he built two railroads considered impossible by the leading engineers of his day (the White Pass and Yukon and the Copper River and Northwestern). A ready Irish smile drew people to him and they became his friends for life. Wherever "Big Mike" led, his workers followed, proud to be Heney's boys. -- Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryBiographyRailroad engineersRailroads, constructionWhite Pass & Yukon Route (Firm)Heney, michael james, 1864-1910Railroads, united states, history

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