The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier

The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier by V V Masterson. Published by University of Missouri Press, Columbia, MO, 1992. 2nd Edition 2nd Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Orig owners bookplate inside front cover. Some edge wear to covers, overall content excellent. 312 Pgs. ISBN 0826206689. LCCN 87-19146. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway-commonly known as the MK&T, or the Katy, began in 1865. This account of the Katy traces the railroad from its beginnings, depicting the problems involved in constructing a line through new territory, the growth of towns and cities along the railway's route, and the development of an entirely new civilization as a consequence of rail transportation. This book's new forward by Donovan L Hofsommer brings the story of the Katy up to date, examining the fate of the railroad since the original publication in 1952. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24503.