Excerpt from Should Railroad Rates Be Raised?: An Affirmative Answer
There are ln the country, at th1s tlme, two hun dred fifty thousand mlles of hue and three hundred elghty thousand mlles of track There IS enough lme to go around the earth ten tlmes at the equator and more than fifteen tlmes ln the latltude of M11 waukee There 1s enough track to go around the earth nearly twenty-five tlmes ln the lat1tude of M11 waukee, enough to lay nearly one hundred twenty parallel tracks from New York to San Francrsco, and all of thls has been constructed W1th1n the Me tlme of men stlll 11v1ng All of thls trackage 18 of standard gauge, and every mlle 1s a connected part of the whole, 1t penetrates every part of the three mllhon square mlles of our publlc domaln, and over 1t the products of the farm, the forest and the mlne may be, and dally are shlpped to the ortles and the seaports of the land, and over 1t ln turn are dally shlpped, for dlstrlbutron, the fimshed products of every forergn country and of every sectlon of our own.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book is an exploration of the profound role of railroads in shaping American society and economy. It uncovers the vast network that stretches across the nation, connecting communities, industries, and the daily lives of millions. The author delves into the complexities of railroad operations, revealing the intricate balance between investment, expenses, and revenue. The analysis highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including the need for substantial investment to maintain and improve transportation infrastructure. Beyond its economic impact, the book explores the railroads' role as a catalyst for social and industrial growth. It traces how railroad development transformed agriculture, manufacturing, and mining, enabling the transportation of goods and raw materials over expansive distances. The author also examines the critical role played by railroads in facilitating the movement of people, shaping the nation's demographics and cultural diversity. Enriching this study are historical insights that place the railroads within the broader sweep of American history. The author draws parallels with the development of other industries, such as the oil and automotive industries, illustrating how railroads paved the way for technological advancements and economic expansion. Through its comprehensive analysis and vivid prose, this book provides a fresh perspective on the indispensable role of railroads in building the United States into a thriving economic and social powerhouse. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334472831_0
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