The Relation of the Federal Government to the Railroads (1874) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162112503)

The book titled ""The Relation Of The Federal Government To The Railroads"" was written by David Ames Wells and was published in the year 1874. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the federal government and the railroads in the United States during the 19th century.The author begins by providing a historical background on the development of the railroad industry and its impact on the economy of the United States. He then goes on to examine the various ways in which the federal government has intervened in the operations of the railroads, including the regulation of rates, the granting of land and subsidies, and the establishment of safety standards.Wells also discusses the role of the federal government in the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the controversies that arose during its construction. He examines the impact of government intervention on the profitability of the railroads and the effect of the railroads on the growth of the economy.Overall, ""The Relation Of The Federal Government To The Railroads"" provides a detailed analysis of the complex relationship between the federal government and the railroads during a critical period in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and the role of government in regulating industry.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: David Ames Wells
ISBN-10: 1162112506
ISBN-13: 9781162112503
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d