The Pacific Railroads - Henry Varnum Poor - Bog

The Pacific Railroads: And The Relations Existing Between Them And The Government Of The United States is a historical book written by Henry Varnum Poor in 1879. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the relations between the Pacific Railroads and the United States government during the 19th century. The Pacific Railroads were a series of railroads that were built to connect the eastern and western parts of the United States. The book explores the history of these railroads, their construction, and their impact on the economy and society of the United States. The author, Henry Varnum Poor, was a financial analyst and a railroad expert. He provides a detailed account of the financing of the Pacific Railroads, including the government subsidies that were given to the railroads. The book also examines the political and legal issues that arose between the Pacific Railroads and the government. Poor analyzes the various laws and regulations that were enacted to regulate the railroads, including the Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862 and 1864. Overall, The Pacific Railroads: And The Relations Existing Between Them And The Government Of The United States is a comprehensive and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States and its transportation infrastructure.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.