Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen [Paperback]

Cathy Clamp (Author), C. T. Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2003

From political backstabbing to multiple levels of saboteurs, Road to Riches is a narrative tale of hard-working, proud men of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad who were involved in a race against the Colorado Midland to become the first to reach Aspen. The winner would not only acquire the market for the traveling tourist, but also the valuable freight contracts for the silver and coal found in the area. More historic than fiction, Road to Riches chronicles the actual events that helped open the West to further exploration and settlement.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book was well researched and stayed true to the timeline of the Rio Grande's construction to Aspen.... -- The Colorado Time-Table, December 2003

This well researched, well written novel tells the story of the race between the D&RG and the Colorado Midland [Railroads]. -- Colorado Libraries magazine, Winter 2004

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Co.; 1 edition (May 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890437840
• ISBN-13: 978-1890437848
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,927,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enthralling, original, deftly woven tale, April 12, 2004

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen (Paperback)

The collaboration of Cathy L. Clamp and C. T. Adams, Road To Riches: The Great Railroad Race To Aspen is an historical novel set in late 1800s America, and about the men of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad who put their backs into a no-holds-barred race against the Colorado Midland Railroad to determine who would be the first to reach Aspen Colorado in 1887, and with that achievement, reap the rich rewards of serving as transportation for tourists, businessmen, and anyone who would buy a ticket. An enthralling, original, deftly woven tale of cut-throat competition, backstabbing, war against the elements, amazing human feats and so much more, Road To Riches is exceptionally well crafted and highly recommended reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read..., June 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen (Paperback)

Road to Riches is an enjoyable book, with a flair for western United States history mixed with a nicely woven tale of humanity. Ms. Clamp and Ms. Adams have succeeded in bringing the trials and tribulations of crossing the Rocky Mountains to life. The sources cited and historical documents provided only add to the scope of the story. A must-read for railroad enthusiasts everywhere!

5.0 out of 5 stars Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen, June 28, 2003

By 

Barbara Poley (Fort Collins, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Road to Riches: The Great Railroad Race to Aspen (Paperback)

This book is superb in combining historical events and the personal challenges leading to the construction of a railroad line to Aspen. An outstanding representation of the race between competing companies. The photographs from that period are very interesting and help 21st Century readers better understand some of the obstacles. I would highly recommend this book.