This landmark reference chronicles the story of many major U.S. industries from their beginnings to the present day and offers a wealth of information on each industry, including key figures, corporations, inventions, technologies, historical background, marketing concepts, regulations, and legislation. This volume traces the origins of the American railroad industry during the 1820s and its great growth throughout the nineteenth century.
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This landmark reference chronicles the story of many major U.S. industries from their beginnings to the present day and offers a wealth of information on each industry, including key figures, corporations, inventions, technologies, historical background, marketing concepts, regulations, and legislation. This volume traces the origins of the American railroad industry during the 1820s and its great growth throughout the nineteenth century.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Ex-library not circulated. Small spine label. (34)491pp. Maps. Photo portraits. Illustrations. Near fine condition. Size: 4to-over 9¾-12" Tall.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Facts On File, Incorporated, New York. 1988. 528 pgs. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Traces the history of rail travel in the era of its greatest growth and popularity, the 1800s, with articles on the men, the lines, and the technology that helped make it all possible. E-117; 8.75 X 1.25 X 11.25 inches; 528 pages.
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Fine. Facts On File, 1988. first printing. 491pp., index, black and white illustrations, maps. 4to. Red cloth with gold titles on front cover and spine. "Association of American Railroads Library" stamp lower edge of first page, else fine bright looks unread hardcover.
