We are pleased to announce The Burlington’s Sheridan &
Casper Divisions by Alfred J.J. Holck. This is Al’s final book and covers the
CB&Q Lines in Wyoming and Montana.
Starting in Alliance, Nebraska where Al’s The Hub of The
Burlington ended, we follow Al’s look along the line through Sheridan to
Billings, Montana where we loop south to Cody and Casper. The book does not
cover C&S operations.
Working from Al’s manuscript, photographs, timetables, maps,
notes and research material, I am preparing a layout similar to what I did with
Bud’s Quincy Branch book. This is a daunting task subject to my interpretation
of what Al wanted in print. Material has been added including Sanborn maps,
used with permission from the Sanborn Library; additional photos from various
photographers, libraries, museums and archives; and personal anecdotes and
ephemera round out the book. No page or photo count yet as material is still
coming in.
Which brings up the subject of contributors. Like the Quincy
Branch book, there will never be another CB&Q Book covering Wyoming and
Montana as in-depth as Al’s book. If you think you have material that should be
included in telling the story of life along the CB&Q in Wyoming and
Montana, please contact me off list.
The retail price is $85.00 plus shipping. Pre-Publication
price is $70.00 plus $5.00 Media Mail domestic shipping. Priority Mail is
available for $12.00. International shipping with mandatory insurance is at
actual cost.
By agreement with the Holck family, all royalties from the
sales of the book will be used to perpetuate the long term care of Al’s collection. Signed, numbered editions will not be offered at this time.
This is the only Pre-Publication Offer. It ends 12/31/2016. I use the
Pre-Publication Offer to determine interest and ultimately, the final press
run. There is no publisher offering the exceptional value per-page that we do.
Our shrinking market is taking its toll and we must be very careful about costs
and press run.
Delivery is scheduled for mid-June. I mistakenly quoted our
deadline for the printer in my announcement the other day. Too much eggnog...
I can send a PayPal invoices and will take credit orders by
phone. I am happy to call on my dime if you send an email with your number and
convenient time to call.
Previews will not be posted on our website until the proofs are approved.
We have several more great books in the hopper. Al’s book jumped
to the top due to the extraordinary delay in receipt of final contributor
material for the formerly scheduled title.
Thank-you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Regards,
Randy
Randy Danniel
Mile Post 206 Publishing, Inc.
info@ MilePost206 dot com
Mile Post 206 Publishing, Inc Post Office Box 543 West Burlington, Iowa 52655-0543
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