Defence of the System of Internal Improvements of the State of New Jersey (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Field Stockton

9780656194346: Defence of the System of Internal Improvements of the State of New Jersey (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656194340 ISBN 13: 9780656194346

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Defence of the System of Internal Improvements of the State of New Jersey presents a historical defense of New Jersey’s public works policy, explaining how bridges, canals, and railroads were built through charters and tolls long before federal action.

The text argues that these investments benefited the entire state and even neighboring cities, while protecting the public from reckless speculation. It frames the improvement program as a public trust and defends the revenues earned from transit as legitimate returns on shared infrastructure.

Readers will see a detailed narrative of early road and river enhancements, the shift from private roads to engineered crossings, and the legal framework that allowed tolls to fund growth without placing an undue tax on travelers. The author contrasts New Jersey’s approach with other states, linking moral and political welfare to the health of infrastructure and governance.

How early transportation projects were funded and justified by public policy.
Why tolls and transit charges were used to support canals and railways without overburdening travelers.
Arguments about national defense, economic development, and state sovereignty in infrastructure decisions.
Comparisons that highlight New Jersey’s stance on governance, corruption, and public trust.

Ideal for readers of history, political economy, and policy debates about how public works shape prosperity.

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