Overview
This comprehensive history provides a fascinating account of the development of the American railroad system and the role of the express companies in its success. Stimson covers the key players, the technological innovations, and the economic and social impact of the railroads, making this an essential read for anyone interested in the American West and the growth of transportation in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Alexander Lovett Stimson
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 312 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover
- | ISBN-10: 1020596481
- | ISBN-13: 9781020596483
