Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

by: Les Standiford

in: U.S. History

Summary:

The book chronicles the ambitious project of tycoon Henry Flagler to construct an overseas railroad connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland, detailing the engineering challenges, the labor force struggles, and the natural disasters faced. It also explores Flagler's life and the transformative impact of the railroad on the development of Florida's economy and society.

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