Dust jacket in rough shape

This first edition hardcover book, "High Road to Promontory - Building the Central Pacific," tells the gripping nonfiction narrative of the construction of the Central Pacific railway across the High Sierras. Written by George Kraus and published by American West Publishing, this book features 317 pages of detailed accounts of the challenges faced and overcome by the builders of this monumental project. The book includes a dust jacket and is written in English, making it a great addition to any transportation or railway enthusiast's collection. The book was published in 1969 and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of trains and transportation.