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The Gandy Dancers: And Work Songs From the American Railroad
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4 out of 5
Based on 13 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
The early Railroads became a sign of hope to American people. The work was dangerous. They were a close group who supported each other...men of great honor. By 1910 the railroads employed 1,699,420 Americans. They were conductors, brakemen, firemen, engineers, porters, telegraphers, switchmen and section gangs. Some of the hardest workers were the section gangs. One group called Gandy Dancers, san... More
Book Information
PublisherVanitabooks
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-101938164075
ISBN-13978-1938164071
Publication Date05/01/2015
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About Vanita Oelschlager (Author) : Vanita Oelschlager is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Vanita Oelschlager include Francesca, Mother Goose/Other Goose, Let Me Bee, and What Pet Will I Get?.
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About Mike Blanc (Illustrator) : Mike Blanc is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Mike Blanc is Francesca.
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