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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean
Book • 2002
This book chronicles the extraordinary story of the construction and operation of the railroad from Miami to Key West, often referred to as 'Flagler’s Folly'.

It details the engineering challenges, the personal struggles of Henry Flagler, and the impact of the railroad on Florida and Key West.

The narrative also includes a gripping account of the devastating 1935 hurricane that destroyed much of the railroad.

The book blends historical facts with engaging storytelling, capturing the era and the characters involved in this monumental engineering feat.

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David Senra
in relation to Henry Flagler's achievements in Florida.
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#368 Rockefeller's Autobiography
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David Senra
in the context of Henry Flagler's biography.
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#254 John D. Rockefeller: The Founding Father of the Rockefellers
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David Senra
as a gift for Charlie Munger.
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Sessions: David Senra (Founders Podcast)
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David Senra
in relation to another book by the same author who wrote "Meet You in Hell."
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#283 Andrew Carnegie
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David Senra
as a book about Henry Flagler and the Overseas Railroad.
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#247 Henry Flagler (Rockefeller's partner)
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David Senra
in relation to Henry Flagler.
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#250 Jacob Fugger (The Richest Man Who Ever Lived)
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David Senra
in the context of learning more about Standard Oil and its impact on the American economy.
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#253 Henry Goldman (Goldman Sachs)

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