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100 1 _aMoody, John,
_d1868-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Railroad Builders: A Chronicle of the Welding of the States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aChronicles of America series; v. 38
500 _aRelease date is 2002-01-01
508 _aProduced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University, Alev Akman, Dianne Bean, Stephanie Manke, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRailroads -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3036
999 _c45108
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