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100 1 _aHungerford, Edward,
_d1875-1948
245 1 4 _aThe Modern Railroad
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-15
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"The Modern Railroad" by Edward Hungerford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed volume explores the intricate mechanisms and developments of railroad operations in the United States, focusing on their historical context, construction, and the personalities that shaped this vital industry. The book dives into the evolution of railroads, detailing the transition from initial transportation methods to the establishment of expansive railroad systems that transformed trade and travel across the nation. The opening of "The Modern Railroad" sets the stage by discussing the beginnings of railroads in the United States, highlighting their evolution from early transportation methods like canals towards establishing the complex networks we are familiar with today. Hungerford introduces readers to key figures and companies, such as the Delaware & Hudson and the Baltimore & Ohio, while addressing the challenges faced during their development, including competition from canals and early logistical difficulties. The text elegantly captures the excitement and ambition that surrounded railroad expansion, framing the railroad as a lifeblood for America’s growth and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRailroads -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40242
999 _c81081
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