How Long to Read History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 55 minutes to read History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway by Keith L. Bryant|Frailey Jr. (Fred W.)

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Cyrus K. Holliday envisioned a railroad that would run from Kansas to the Pacific, increasing the commerce and prosperity of the nation. With farsighted investors and shrewd management, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway grew from Holliday's idea into a model of the modern, rapid, and efficient railroad. There were many growing pains early on, including rustlers, thieves, and desperadoes as well as the nineteenth century's economic and climatic hardships. The railroad eventually extended from Chicago to San Francisco, with substantial holdings in oil fields, timber land, uranium mines, pipelines, and real estate. This is the first comprehensive history of the iconic Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, from its birth in 1859 to its termination in 1996. This volume discusses the construction and operation of the railway, the strategies of its leaders, the evolution of its locomotive fleet, and its famed passenger service with partner Fred Harvey. The vast changes within the nation's railway system led to a merger with the Burlington Northern and the creation of the BNSF Railway. An iconic railroad, the Santa Fe at its peak operated thirteen thousand miles of routes and served the southwestern region of the nation with the corporate slogan "Santa Fe All the Way." This new edition covers almost twenty-five more years of history, including the merger of the Santa Fe and Burlington Northern railroads and new material on labor, minorities, and women on the carrier along with new and updated maps and photographs.

How long is History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?

History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway by Keith L. Bryant|Frailey Jr. (Fred W.) is 412 pages long, and a total of 103,824 words.

This makes it 139% the length of the average book. It also has 127% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 27 minutes to read History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway aloud.

What Reading Level is History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway?

History of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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