Railway Expansion In Latin America: Descriptive And Narrative History Of The Railroad Systems Of Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia (1916) (Legacy Reprint Series)

Halsey, Frederic Magie

ISBN 10: 1437074545 / ISBN 13: 9781437074543

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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• Title: Railway Expansion In Latin America: Descriptive And Narrative History Of The Railroad Systems Of Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia (1916) (Legacy Reprint Series)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437074545
• ISBN 13: 9781437074543
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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""Railway Expansion in Latin America"" is a historical account of the railroad systems in six Latin American countries, namely Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, and Bolivia, written by Frederic Magie Halsey and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive and descriptive overview of the development of railway transportation in these countries, from the early stages of construction to the expansion and modernization of the systems. The author begins by discussing the economic and political factors that led to the construction of railways in Latin America, including the need for transportation of goods and people, the exploitation of natural resources, and the desire for modernization. He then delves into the specific histories of each country's railways, describing the challenges faced during construction, the engineering feats accomplished, and the impact of the railways on the country's economy and society. The book also covers the social and cultural aspects of railway development, including the impact on indigenous populations and the role of railways in shaping urbanization and migration patterns. The author includes numerous maps, photographs, and illustrations to aid in the reader's understanding of the subject matter. Overall, ""Railway Expansion in Latin America"" provides a detailed and informative account of the development of railways in six important Latin American countries, making it a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of transportation and infrastructure development in this region.And All Other Countries Of South And Central America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.