02476cam a22003373u 4500 29294 UtSlPG 20260610133652.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02020691 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HE Larrabee, William, 1832-1912 The Railroad Question : A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-02 Produced by Peter Vachuska, Barbara Kosker, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Railroad Question" by William Larrabee is a historical and practical treatise on railroads written in the late 19th century. The main focus of the work is the debate over whether railroads should be privately owned or publicly controlled, discussing the implications for commerce, society, and government. Larrabee, drawing from his own extensive experience in railroad management and legislation, examines the historical evolution of transportation and railroads, emphasizing the necessity of their effective governance for the benefit of society. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the railroad issue in America. Larrabee begins by detailing the pivotal role that railroads play in the economy, positing that they should serve as public highways rather than private enterprises. He reflects on his experiences and acknowledges the evolution of his views from supporting private ownership to advocating for governmental control as a remedy for the various abuses he witnessed in the industry. Through this framework, he aims to equip readers with the understanding necessary to engage with the pressing "railroad question" of his time, highlighting the complexities and consequences surrounding railroad legislation and ownership. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Railroads Railroads -- United States Railroads and state -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29294 70142 70142