""Turnpikes: A Study Of The Toll Road Movement In The Middle Atlantic States And Maryland"" by Joseph Austin Durrenberger is a comprehensive historical account of the development of toll roads in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores the economic, social, and political factors that led to the construction of turnpikes, including the need for better transportation infrastructure to support the growth of commerce and industry. The author examines the various toll road companies that emerged ...
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""Turnpikes: A Study Of The Toll Road Movement In The Middle Atlantic States And Maryland"" by Joseph Austin Durrenberger is a comprehensive historical account of the development of toll roads in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores the economic, social, and political factors that led to the construction of turnpikes, including the need for better transportation infrastructure to support the growth of commerce and industry. The author examines the various toll road companies that emerged during this time period, as well as the challenges they faced in terms of financing, construction, and maintenance. He also discusses the impact of turnpikes on the communities they served, including the ways in which they facilitated travel and commerce, as well as the tolls they imposed on local residents and businesses. Throughout the book, Durrenberger draws on a wealth of primary source material, including government records, corporate documents, and personal correspondence, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the toll road movement in the Middle Atlantic States and Maryland. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the United States, as well as the social and economic changes that accompanied the development of turnpikes.""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.
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