Download or read book Where Rails Meet the Sea written by Michael Krieger and published by Friedman-Fairfax. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where Rails Meet the Sea chronicles the American railroads' fascinating maritime history through vividly detailed descriptions and 230 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs depicting the railroads' waterfront operations, buildings and facilities, trains, and majestic sea-faring fleets. Written with keen insight by historian Michael Krieger, this wonderful book portrays the lively character and activities of America's seaports from 1830 to 1960.