Remunerative Railways For New Countries: With Some Account Of The First Railway In China (1878)

Remunerative Railways for New Countries: With Some Account of the First Railway in China is a book written by Richard C. Rapier and published in 1878. The book focuses on the development of railways in newly industrialized countries and explores their potential for generating revenue. Rapier provides a detailed analysis of the economic benefits of railways, including increased trade, job creation, and improved transportation. The book also includes a section on the first railway in China, which was built in the 19th century. Rapier provides an account of the challenges faced during the construction of the railway and the impact it had on the Chinese economy. He also discusses the potential for future railway development in China and other newly industrialized countries.Overall, Remunerative Railways for New Countries is a comprehensive guide to the economic benefits of railway development in newly industrialized countries. It provides valuable insights into the potential for railways to drive economic growth and improve transportation infrastructure. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of railways and their impact on economic development.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.