The Relation of the Panama Canal to the Traffic and Rates of American Railroads - Hardcover

Emory Richard Johnson

 
9780331333787: The Relation of the Panama Canal to the Traffic and Rates of American Railroads
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331333783 ISBN 13: 9780331333787
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

This book delves into the history of transcontinental rail traffic in the United States, examining its relation to water routes such as the Panama Canal. The author provides a wealth of data on tonnage, types of goods transported, and the impact of water competition on rail rates, demonstrating the historical interplay between these modes of transportation. Through analysis of the traffic and rate data, the book sheds light on how railroads have adjusted their strategies in response to the presence of water routes, offering valuable insights into the evolution of transportation networks in the United States.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331333783
ISBN 13 
9780331333787
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
59

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