Lot 634

"That Man Haupt" by James Ward VINTAGE 1973 HC Bio Of Union & Western Railroad Builder 1st/1st In DJ

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"That Man Haupt" by James Ward VINTAGE 1973 HC Bio Of Union & Western Railroad Builder 1st/1st In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE 1973 Hardcover Biography Of Union & Western Railroad Builder 1st Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "That Man Haupt: A Biography Of Herman Haupt" by James Ward. HARDCOVER 1973 Louisiana State University Press 1st Edition, 1st printing with "Copyright 1973" & no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy in Dust Jacket. UNCOMMON RAILROAD SOURCE BOOK TITLE; FEW COPIES ON INTERNET AT TIME OF LISTING.

"Uncommon Classic detailed biography of one of the major figures in the development of American railroads during the nineteenth century—-Herman Haupt. Includes chronological events in Haupt's life from the time of his birth in 1817 through his death in 1905. Herman Haupt was a major figure in the development of American railroads during the 19th century. An engineering graduate of West Point, he helped to construct the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1850s and rose high in the company's ranks. He spent 6 years attempting to bore the Hoosac Tunnel in Massachusetts but was forced to suspend the work and lost his fortune. During the Civil War, he was director of the Union military operations in the eastern theater. After the war, he became chief engineer of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, general manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad's southern interests, chief engineer of the first long-distance crude oil pipeline, and general manager of the Northern Pacific. This scholarly yet readable biography paints a fascinating portrait of an important American who helped to shape the nation into the leading industrial power of the 20th century."

Illustrated. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; all lettering/decoration bright. Minor edge wear from handling/light scattered rubbing/tape reinforcement at head/foot of spine of SELDOM PRESENT $11.95 clipped but not price DJ. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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