RAILWAY NATION

Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CPR also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline. In addition it had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, the military and international trade. Railway Nation is a fascinating compilation of more than sixty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to CPR's golden era. This lively nuanced portrait of an iconic company is essential reading for Canadian history buffs.