History of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Focusing on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad's significant role in southern rail development after the Civil War, the book chronicles its resilience through major historical events, including two world wars, the Great Depression, and the devastating Ohio River flood of 1937. Renowned historian Maury Klein's work, originally published in 1972, is now reissued with a new introduction that reflects on the railroad's evolution over the past three decades, making it an essential read for railroad enthusiasts and history buffs alike.