One of the most challenging engineering feats in railroad
construction, Mexico's Chihuahua al Pacifico railroad was conceived
in the mid-19th century and opened in 1961. Photo-journalist Glenn
Burgess covered the final construction for newspapers in Texas,
exploring the engineering challenges and the possibilities for
commerce. His black and white photographs taken with a 4x5 Speed
Graphic camera provide an important record of this engineering
wonder. Don Burgess adds both historical and personal context for
the articles through notes and interviews. The collection is
illustrated with over 100 photographs and several maps. Glenn
Burgess worked as a photo-journalist for the El Paso Times and the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram. At the time, he also taught journalism
and photography at Sul Ross College in Alpine, Texas. Don Burgess,
his son, has written numerous books for and about the Tarahumara of
Chihuahua, Mexico. He is a linguist/translator and learned
photography from Glenn.
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