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Founded as a small iron-making community, Scranton gained prominence as the "anthracite capital of the world" for the rich deposits of hard coal surrounding the city. Five railroads eventually served Scranton, attracted by the lucrative anthracite trade. The viability of these lines became directly linked to the coal industry, and the decline of this traffic in the 1950s had a devastating impact on the railroad industry in the northeastern United States. Following decades of decline, abandonments, and mergers, an unparalleled resurgence of freight traffic coupled with the development of "heritage railroading" has transformed Scranton into a destination for tourists and rail historians alike.
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David E. Crosby is pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Orleans. He has served as a pastor in more than four churches throughout his long career in ministry. Dedicated to the well-being of the greater community, he has created organizations such as the Baptist Crossroads Project and the First Baptist Home Recovery Ministry, both of which assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in rebuilding their damaged homes. Crosby graduated with a bachelor of arts from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, a master of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a doctorate from Baylor University's School of Religion. He lives in Metairie, Louisiana.
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- PublisherArcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1531642659
- ISBN 13 9781531642655
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages130
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