ISBN: 9781333021023 - the railway library, 1909: a collection of noteworthy chapters, addresses and papers relating to railways, mostly published during the year (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a variety of papers and addresses related to the American railway system in its early years. It includes a look at pre-railway era transportation methods, such as stagecoaches and canals. The author discusses the impact of European wars on American industry and the role that the government played in the development of internal improvements. The book also explores the rise of the steamboat and its effect on transportation along the Mississippi River. The author concludes by examining the development of turnpikes and canals and their impact on the expansion of the American economy. This book provides valuable insights into the history of American transportation and its importance in the development of the nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…