In eight pages this novel is critically analyzed in terms of research, impact, and style of writing. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
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as a historical masterpiece written by Stephen Ambrose. Ambrose is famous for his historical perspectives and has received much success throughout his writing career. This novel, which is
his newest best-seller, discusses the marvel of the Transcontinental Railroad and brings to life one of the greatest engineering feats of all time.
Some of Ambroses accomplishments include being a historical consultant to Steven Spielberg for the film Saving Private Ryan, Director Emeritus of the Eisenhower Center, Former Boyd Professor
of History at the University of New Orleans, Founder and president of the National D-Day Museum, A frequent guest on NBC News, PBSs The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, CNN, CNBCs
Hardball with Chris Matthews, Today, Nightline, and National Public Radio (Stephen Ambrose). Nothing Like it in the World: The Transcontinental Railroad, depicts in exquisite detail this 19th
century event which started being built in 1863 and was completed in 1869 (Stephen Ambrose). What makes this novel so compelling is not only the historical facts but the
way in which Ambrose so successfully weaves the tale - he is indeed a compelling storyteller and this novel highlights his talents (Stephen Ambrose). This is a story of
people and the reader often finds himself shaking his head in amazement at what these people had to endure in order for this project to be completed. They literally
risked their lives on a daily basis and faced what would seem to be insurmountable obstacles. And yet, the theme which keeps repeating throughout the course of this novel
is one of survival and triumph over circumstance. Ambrose is also known for his patriotism, an ideology which is rather obviously reflected