9781528106597 - The Theory of the Trace, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Being a Discussion of the Principles of Location; The Commercial Trace: Being a Discussion of the ... The Commerc... (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 introduces the field of commercial tracing that examines transportation from a financial perspective. The author locates the origins of this theory in the work of the Verein in the late 1800s. The book aims to strike a balance between analytical depth and practical application, exploring concepts like the "commercial trace," which describes the most financially optimal path for a route based on factors like maintenance costs, interest rates, and traffic density. The author also considers the impact of water and rail transportation on markets and the optimization of routes and connections for both passengers and commerce. This foundational text influenced the development of modern transportation theory and practice, and remains an essential read for anyone looking to understand the economic and logistical principles behind transportation systems. 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.