Cape Horn Challenges
Chinese workers faced perilous conditions while blasting through solid granite at Cape Horn, a testament to their bravery and resilience. Despite the lack of documentation regarding fatalities, the reality of their dangerous work is widely accepted. As financial constraints mount for the Central Pacific, the pressure intensifies on Charlie and his team, who must navigate both the physical and fiscal challenges of building a railroad through treacherous terrain.In this clip
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85: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 3): The Central Pacific, Chinese Workers, & The Golden Spike
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