The Romance of the Rails

Laut, Agnes C.

Published by Robert M. McBride, N.Y., 1929

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In these 307 pages, the author takes a romantic look at the development of railways in America - beginning when they were in competition with canals as a means by which goods could be moved about. Very thoroughly illustrated - includes posters of the day, photographs, catoons and maps. LEARN more about : the bell-rope, telegraph, Mohawk River, the Utica and Schenectady, Cobden and sink holes. Cond : Boards are red with gilt lettering. Light wear at all fore points. Frontisphoto is loose - else binding is sound . Clean - esp. given the vintage. Almost collectible !! Quote (p. 167) : " Cincinnati and Louisville were jockeying to become the northerm terminus. Four millions were called for the Charleston to Cincinnati road before 1837; business men along the line of survey paid in five dollar installments - but surveys were proving that the real cost ._._._. ." Size: Octavo.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Romance of the Rails
Author
Laut, Agnes C.
Publisher
Robert M. McBride, N.Y.
Publication year
1929
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
B/W Plates
Edition
Vol. 01.

Wagon Tongue Books

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I am a small home-based business so I may be difficult to reach by phone. I'm in the Mountain time zone. I've been passionate about books for approximately 30 years. Thank you for thinking Wagon Tongue.

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