Contrabands: Suggesting an Apprenticeship Under the Auspices of Government to Build the Pacific Rail Road ...: With Other Matters Relating to the Stat (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781172106769)

"Contrabands: Suggesting an Apprenticeship Under the Auspices of Government to Build the Pacific Rail Road..." offers a unique perspective on post-Civil War America. Charles Ward proposes an innovative approach to national reconstruction and infrastructure development. Published in 1866, this work advocates for a government-sponsored apprenticeship program focused on constructing the Pacific Railroad. Ward's proposition intertwines themes of national unity, economic growth, and the integration of formerly enslaved people into the workforce. This historical document provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the Reconstruction era, revealing contemporary debates surrounding labor, race, and the role of government in shaping the nation's future.

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