[Plank Road Boom-Ohio] Plank Road Corporation Report in Manuscript
From Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB, Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 11, 1997
About this Item
Octavo. Connecting Harrisville, Georgetown and Cadez, OH. An official 24 page document in its original note book, listing its origin, its donors (the initial investment was over $70,000. (There is a pastedown newspaper announcement showing the five major investors including John Heberling, a major manufacturer of threshing machines, whose $50,000 gift was by far the largest) The enthusiasm for plank roads was exceptionally strong in Northern Ohio. (Charles A. Hanna, Historical Collections of Harrison County, tells of the difficulty for travelers to make a day's journey of less than ten miles because of the undeveloped terrain. The plank roads became the immediate answer, so many new companies were chartered which allowed stores to be established in the villages and towns as well as providing a way for the early farmers to get goods to a wider market. A general incorporation law was passed in 1851. The plank road was viewed as a revolutionary advance. It allowed the stagecoach to deliver mail to much closer locations to the addressee. Seller Inventory # 031839
Bibliographic Details
Title: [Plank Road Boom-Ohio] Plank Road ...
Store Description
We are a long time antiquarian bookseller with emphasis on fine books, autographs, documents and items of interest to the serious collector. There is an interview with our owner, Richard Murian, on our website via You Tube. Most of our fine books have photographic images as well as detailed descriptions to assist the collector.
4242 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, U.S.A.
Association Member
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.
Seller's business information
Alcuin Books, ABAA4242 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, U.S.A.
Terms of Sale:
Cash With Order, Check, Money Order, Credit Cards: Visa,
Mastercard, American Express, Discover. $5.00 for 1st book
other books at cost of post office, ups, or customer's choice
of shipper. Books sold out of country at cost. Books have already been discounted.
Shipping Terms:
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
