Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331745748 ISBN 13: 9781331745747
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and detailed look at the birth of the railroad in America. The author traces the railroadââ â¢s development from the early days of experimentation with crude wooden tracks and imported locomotives, through the struggles of pioneering companies like the Baltimore and Ohio, the Delaware and Hudson, and the Charleston and Hamburg. The book dives into the technical challenges of building and operating these early railroads, chronicling the triumph over technological hurdles and the often bitter public resistance that they faced. The author illuminates the impact of the railroad not only as a force for innovation, but also as a pivotal factor in shaping the nation's landscape and accelerating the growth of industry and trade. In a vivid and engaging style, the book reveals the remarkable stories of the individuals who overcame the seemingly impossible odds to create this powerful new mode of transportation. By delving into the early days of this transformative technology, the author provides a rich understanding of the origins of a system that continues to influence our lives today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331745748 ISBN 13: 9781331745747
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1331745748 ISBN 13: 9781331745747
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.