The Story Of The Pullman Car (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437431148)

The Story of the Pullman Car is a historical book written by Joseph Husband and first published in 1917. The book tells the story of the Pullman Company, which was founded in 1867 by George Pullman, and its development of the Pullman sleeping car, a luxurious train car that revolutionized long-distance train travel in America. The book begins with a brief history of the railroad industry in America and the challenges faced by travelers in the early days of train travel. It then goes on to describe how George Pullman came up with the idea for the sleeping car and how he built his company into a major force in the industry. The book also delves into the social and economic impact of the Pullman car, including the controversy surrounding the company's treatment of its workers and the Pullman Strike of 1894. It also covers the decline of the Pullman Company in the early 20th century and its eventual merger with other railroad companies. Overall, The Story of the Pullman Car provides a fascinating look into the history of train travel in America and the role that the Pullman Company played in shaping it.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: Joseph Husband
ISBN-10: 1437431143
ISBN-13: 9781437431148
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d