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New York and the Lincoln specials : the president's pre-inaugural and funeral trains cross the Empire State
- Title
- New York and the Lincoln specials : the president's pre-inaugural and funeral trains cross the Empire State / Joseph D. Collea, Jr.
- Author
- Collea, Joseph D., 1947-
- Publication
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2018]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 18-2244 | Schwarzman Building - Milstein Division Room 121 |
Details
- Description
- ix, 285 pages : illustrations, maps; 26 cm
- Summary
- "Abraham Lincoln's presidency was bookended by a pair of dramatic railroad trips through the state of New York. His first term began with a pre-inaugural railway tour--his second ended with a funeral train. Each was a five-day crossing of the Empire State"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Sources.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Welcome to the Empire State: the journey begins -- An overwhelming reception: western New York is Lincoln country -- The longest day begins: from Buffalo to Utica -- Next stop, Utica: gateway to the Mohawk Valley -- East through the valley: the historic route to the west in reverse -- Arrival in Albany: political considerations rule the day -- The last leg begins: via an improvised route -- Troy rejoices: an unexpected visitor is readily embraced -- Down the Hudson Valley: the run to New York City -- New York City: the last stop in the Empire State -- Final hours in the Empire State: a successful stay draws to an end -- The Washington years: when all the joy turned to sorrow -- Bringing the president home: funeral arrangements are made -- Return to New York: a city pays homage -- Leaving the city: a grand procession to the depot -- Heading north: a mournful passage up the Hudson Valley -- Second arrival in Albany: the state capital offers its last respects -- Into the heartland: the Mohawk Valley bids a sad farewell -- From Utica to Syracuse: places large and small pay homage -- On toward Buffalo: western New York offers parting tributes -- Leaving the Empire State: the long goodbye is over.
- Call Number
- JFF 18-2244
- ISBN
- 9781476670751
- 1476670757
- LCCN
- 2018039323
- OCLC
- 1000050568
- Author
- Collea, Joseph D., 1947- author.
- Title
- New York and the Lincoln specials : the president's pre-inaugural and funeral trains cross the Empire State / Joseph D. Collea, Jr.
- Publisher
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., [2018]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Chronological Term
- 1775-1865
- Research Call Number
- JFF 18-2244