An accessible account of a crucial, but often overlooked, phenomenon of American history. —Booklist

[Lawlor’s] narrative stays true to the goal encapsulated in the title, that of centering the voices of the many Indigenous, enslaved, and immigrant peoples who experienced profound loss and change from this marvel of engineering and economic progress. . . . This story of one of the most ­pivotal engineering accomplishments in U.S. history, told from diverse perspectives, is highly recommended for middle and high school ­collections. —School Library Journal