The Railway Age And Northwestern Railroader

This book explores the history of the railroad industry in the United States, with a particular focus on the Northwestern region of the country. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, including contemporary newspapers and magazines, the author provides a detailed account of the technological, economic, and social transformations that accompanied the rise of the railroads. An essential resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in America. 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.