A Description Of The Canals And Railroads Of The United States: Comprehending Notices Of All The Works Of Internal Improvement Throughout The Several (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164748526)

""A Description of the Canals and Railroads of the United States"" is a comprehensive guide to the various works of internal improvement throughout the several states of America. Written by Henry Schenck Tanner in 1840, the book provides detailed information on the canals and railroads that were built in the United States during the early 19th century. The book includes descriptions of the engineering and construction of these transportation systems, as well as information on their routes, distances, and destinations. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the various transportation networks. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the United States, as well as for those interested in the development of American infrastructure during the early 19th century.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.

Author: Henry Schenck Tanner
ISBN-10: 1164748521
ISBN-13: 9781164748526
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d