The Railroad Builders A CHRONICLE OF THE WELDING OF THE STATES - Softcover

Moody, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9359324876 ISBN 13: 9789359324876

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2023

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The book "The Railroad Builders," written by famous financial analyst John Moody, is an informative overview of the historic and revolutionary era of railroad growth in the United States. The book digs into the dynamic interaction of vision, engineering, finance, and ambition that powered the nation's vast railroad network. John Moody, renowned for his financial acumen, navigates the intricate network of problems and accomplishments experienced by the individuals and corporations who built the railroad industry. He provides a vivid portrayal of the visionaries, investors, and engineers who forged the steel lines that united enormous swaths of the country via rigorous investigation and analytical insight. "The Railroad Builders" takes readers on a voyage of creativity, complete with labor struggles, property acquisition, and technological advances, through fascinating storytelling. Moody masterfully dissects the financial dynamics that fuelled this massive enterprise, as well as the railroads' tremendous impact on trade, communication, and urban growth. Beyond infrastructure, the book delves into the social and economic repercussions of this transportation revolution. Moody's work emphasizes the railroad industry's lasting stamp on the American landscape, as well as its role in defining the country's progress, wealth, and connection.

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John Moody (May 2, 1868 - February 16, 1958) was a financial analyst, businessman, and investor from the United States. He pioneered bond rating and established Moody's Investors Service. Moody's Manuals are still published, continuing the tradition started by Moody's Manual of Railroads and Corporation Securities and carried on by the yearly Moody's Analyses of Investments. From 1893 through 1913, he lived in Cranford, New Jersey.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9359324876
• ISBN 13: 9789359324876
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 118
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