The Relation of the Panama Canal to the Traffic and Rates of American Railroads (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Shipments between the two seaboards of the United States may move by three water routes that compete with the rail lines connect ing the two coasts: (1) the all-water route around South America via Cape Horn for sailing vessels and through the Straits of Magellan for steamers; (2) the route by way of Panama with the transfer of traffic by rail across the Isthmus;~ and (3) the route via the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, across which, from Puerto Mexico, on the Gulf, to Salina Cruz, on the Pacific, freight is handled by a railroad owned by the Mexican Government. Map 1 shows the intercoastal steamship lines and water routes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of transcontinental rail traffic in the United States, examining its relation to water routes such as the Panama Canal. The author provides a wealth of data on tonnage, types of goods transported, and the impact of water competition on rail rates, demonstrating the historical interplay between these modes of transportation. Through analysis of the traffic and rate data, the book sheds light on how railroads have adjusted their strategies in response to the presence of water routes, offering valuable insights into the evolution of transportation networks in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331014907_0
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