The Deschutes River Railroad War
The Deschutes River Railroad War examines the construction of the railroad from The Dalles to Bend. This examination is incredibly thorough: starting with a scientific look at the soil and rock composition of the river canyon to a study of the socio-economic, environmental, and developmental impacts introduced with the establishment of this railroad. Also included are accounts of 'life on the railroad', laborer battles involving ambushed powder kegs and rattlesnake-in-your-sleeping-bag surprises as two independent companies set out building on either sides of the river.
If you've spent any time on the Deschutes you begin to just feel the rich history that pulses through the canyon. This book helps explain that feeling, and provides an understanding of how the canyon came to be what it is now.
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