History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad- Crossing the Divide

In 2022, First Second launched History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad—Crossing the Divide, a single-issue graphic novel that brings the epic construction of America's first transcontinental railroad to vivid life. This educational yet thrilling entry in the History Comics series combines meticulous historical detail with dynamic storytelling, focusing on the laborers, engineers, and visionaries who bridged a continent. It stands as a compact, accessible primer on a transformative chapter in U.S. history, perfect for readers new to the subject or fans of the series' engaging, comic-style nonfiction.