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THE RAILWAY CONQUEST
OF THE WORLD
[Frontispiece
WHERE THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY STRIKES ACROSS SALT LAKE
The “cut off” across the water is 27 miles in length, of which 15 miles are represented by solid earth embankment.
CONQUESTS OF SCIENCE