Isbn: 9781333717711 - report of the joint select committee of investigation, appointed to examine the offices of the fund commissioners and board of public works of the state of illinois (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of Illinois' Internal Improvement System. It provides insight into the Board of Public Works and Fund commissioners charged with financing and implementing the system. Drawing on firsthand accounts and committee reports, the author offers a detailed examination of the alleged mismanagement and corruption that plagued the project. This includes investigating charges against Murray McConnell, Commissioner of the Northern Cross Railroad. The book highlights the tensions between economic development, political interests, and the role of government in infrastructure projects, offering valuable historical context and insights into the challenges of large-scale public works programs. 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. …