This is the 3d Edition of the book, with an updated Introduction & a colorized cover, and is now perfect bound. This book is both a history of the Army ration between the American Revoltion & the Civil War, and a book of recipes that can be made over an open fire. This book is a must for anyone doing "period cooking and baking" at an Army post, military reenactments or fur trade rendezvous. DEALER INQUIRES WELCOME! View More...
Set of over 4,000 Minnesota Railroad Valuation Maps, circa 1920. Maps are on a thumb drive & Index is in soft cover form. We do plan on printing more of these map books when necessary. View More...
Retail - $65.00. More Chicago & North Western in Minnesota by John C. Luecke. An update to this author's previous work on the C&NW in Minnesota. More C&NW in Minnesota is a fresh look at the history of this fine line in the Gopher State. Where the first book left off, this book continues, adding a wealth of information & photographs to the proud story of the C&NW in Minnesota. This book has more information than anyone ever thought possible! The book includes: 320 pages, hardcover with dust jacket, 350 newly published photographs, including 32 pages of color views. More than 40 maps and diagra... View More...
This 208 page book greatly expands the coverage of this beloved "under dog" company with 208 pages of text laced with more than 400 black & white photographs and 15 maps and diagrams. A large percentage of the photographs in this volume are extremely rare and have never been published before and combined with a host of new written information, make this book a must for any student of the Chicago Great Western. View More...
This 272 page volume is a supplement to the author's earlier book covering the history of this classic railroad. The in-depth text explores countless different aspects of the development and change that came to the Milwaukee Road throughout its history in Minnesota. This book is illustrated with more than 425 photographs, including 16 pages of color views, 35 maps and diagrams. View More...
This huge in-depth study of the Northern Pacific in Minnesota starts with its first shovel of dirt and covers everything up to and beyond its eventual consolidation with the BN. Each of the 460 pages in this volume contains a wealth of information about the NP in Minnesota. Illustrated with more than 300 black & white photographs and an oversized pull-out map section, this book will add greatly to the overall knowledge and understanding of any student of the NP. View More...
The history of the Rock Island in Minnesota was largely a forgotten subject until the publication of this book in 2011. This 192 page complete history combines the construction, operation and eventual demise of Minnesota's last mainline route and is illustrated with 225 photographs (16 pages of color views) and more than a dozen maps. View More...
This 400 page text-only CD covers the history of the Chicago Great Western's branchline to Winona like a blanket, chronicling the day to day history of the construction, development and operation of the line. If you want to read about the CGW, this is the CD for you! Includes maps of the route and the Bear Creek switchback. View More...
For the first time, the full history of this interesting interurban-turned belt line will be available to students of Minnesota Railroad history. The book will cover every aspect of this never-say-die short-line from the earliest plans of the "Dan Patch" to the final takeover of the MN&S by the Soo Line and beyond. The book will include: 208 pages, with more than 240 photographs, including 16 pages of Color views and more than 40 maps and diagrams. There will never be another history of this road written because its all in the book! View More...
This in-depth study of the Soo Line in Minnesota will cover the history of this late-comer to the Minnesota Railroad scene. Linking the Twin Cities rail hub to some of the most remote hinterlands in northern Minnesota, the story of the Soo Line is one of constant battle, perseverance and innovation against the might of much stronger opponents. The book will contain 320 pages with approximately 300 photographs (16 pages of Color), 55+ maps & drawings and wealth of information covering every aspect of the Soo Line in Minnesota. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. View More...