If Fulton and his then doubting friends could witness now the triumphs of steam on the Hudson and the Mississippi, the Ganges, the Indus, the Thames, the Tigris, the Nile, and across the broad bosoms of the three great oceans, how different would be the sensations of both from those by...
As the name implies, the Indian Pacific Train travels from the Indian Ocean all the way to the Pacific Ocean. This famous ocean to ocean train trip across Australia is one of the world’s longest and greatest railroad journeys. This railroad journey from Sydney (on the East Coast) to Perth...
Much of its growth across Texas occurred during the Jay Gould era, one of the industry's most notorious tycoons. After escaping his grasp the Katy spent the 20th century as a well-managed, if not highly profitable, railroad. Due to its regional nature and many competitors it did not ...
Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad company—the company known on the stock market, and therefore in the east generally, as "The Atchison," and in the west as "The Santa Fe." This company came into existence and its lines were constructed in accordance with more than a quarter...
The United Pacific and theCentral Pacific Railroadsfinally came together at Promontory,Utahon May 9, 1869. Therailroadwas complete, bringing an end to the many wagon trail across the west. However, it was just the beginning of the Union Pacific Railroad. The Panic of 1873 led to bankruptcy ...
22.B.段落大意题.根据第三段:Earhart will be mainly remembered for being the first woman to fly solo (单独) non-stop across the Atlantic可知主要讲了Amelia Earhart的巨大成就;故选B. 23.A.细节理解题.根据最后一段:Earhart published two books about her flying experiences:20 H ours 40 Minutes and...
reflecting both Los Angeles earliest heritage and the great film tradition. Across from the station is historic Olvera Street, a colorful district marking the site of the original village. Between Los Angeles and Oakland, we trace the same route of the old Spanish mission road, El Camino Real-...
Earhart will be mainly remembered for being the first woman to fly solo (单独) non-stop across the Atlantic.On May 20,1932,she took off from New Brunswick,Canada.She wanted to fly to Paris,but poor weather conditions and mechanical(机械的) problems forced her to land in Derry,Northern Ire...
There were 4 pillows spread out across the couch. There were also 2 blankets folded neatly on the couch. Two bars of soap and an extra roll of toilet paper as well as a fresh box of tissues were on the sink counter. Inside the sink cabinets were more washcloths, toilet paper, soap ...
The competition took the form of conti-nental conquest. Across Africa, Asia and the Americas, expeditions set off to explore hidden interiors, exploit material riches and tame ‘uncivilised’ natives. As industrial empires arose, railways became a means to, as well as a ... ...