02379cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500013001051000028001182450068001462640051002143000047002653360026003123370026003383380036003645000040004005000031004405080131004715201317006025340045019196530042019648560042020069990017020483036UtSlPG20260610133107.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE151aHE1 aMoody, John,d1868-195814aThe Railroad Builders: A Chronicle of the Welding of the States 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aChronicles of America series; v. 38  aRelease date is 2002-01-01  aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, Stephanie Manke, and David Widger  a"The Railroad Builders: A Chronicle of the Welding of the States" by John Moody is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the development of the railroad system in the United States, highlighting its crucial role in uniting the country and facilitating economic growth during the 19th century. It delves into the stories of key figures, such as Commodore Vanderbilt, and significant events related to major railroad companies that shaped the transportation landscape.  The beginning of the narrative introduces the transformative impact of railroads and agricultural machinery on the United States, suggesting that they were vital in creating a unified nation. It outlines the early skepticism faced by railroad proponents, who contended with the success of canals and traditional forms of transportation. The text also discusses the fundamental developments in railroad technology and operation, detailing the shift from horse-drawn vehicles to steam propulsion and the eventual triumph of railroads over canals and steamboats as the primary means of transport. This opening sets the stage for exploring the dramatic changes brought about by railroad expansion, competing interests, and the economic frenzy that defined the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRailroads -- United States -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3036  c45108d45108