Transcontinental - McCarthy Gary - 1987

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As the Civil War nears, Travis Raines, sea captain, is converted to the Transcontinental Railroad project where he works with such noteworthy characters as John Fremont and Thomas Hart Benton. The trio are later separated: Travis for the North, the others for the South. The railroad controversy is plagued by venal politics and greed for land, power, and wealth. As for Travis's private life, he is loved by three women: the deadly Miranda, who is devoted to the South; Lava, a former slave of Blackfeet Indians who was rescued by Travis; and Amy, his beloved wife. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; General; ISBN: 0770106889. ISBN/EAN: 9780770106881. Inventory No: 10044191. By: McCarthy Gary Year: 1987 Visit our website to view thousands more products like this and order online at: