Isbn: 9781334616112 - evidence before the governor and council in relation to the troy and greenfield railroad: with the decision of the governor (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a record of compelling testimony delivered by a group of professional experts before Massachusetts' Governor and Council in September 1861. The experts were called upon to evaluate the Troy and Greenfield Railroad and determine whether the line was substantially completed, as its builders claimed. Given the advanced state of engineering in the mid-19th century, the testimony offers a fascinating snapshot of the standards and debates surrounding railroad construction at a pivotal moment in American history. The document also provides insight into the technical and economic challenges faced by railroad companies during this period of rapid expansion. 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.…