Notes on Texas and the Texas and Pacific Railway (Classic Reprint): Compiled From Official and Other Authentic Data - Couverture souple

Texas And Pacific Railway

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ISBN 10 : 0428148980 ISBN 13 : 9780428148980

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the story of a monumental rail link and the lands that powered it.

This nonfiction account outlines the Texas and Pacific Railway’s plan to connect the nation from the Mississippi to the Pacific, the land grants backing its expansion, and the vast regions it aimed to develop. It presents a practical look at early rail strategy, settlement potential, and the economic promise of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California.

This edition compiles official data and contemporaneous commentary to explain why the line was seen as a driver of commerce and immigration. It covers the origins of the project, the requires for building a southern route, the large land subsidies granted by Texas and the United States, and the imagined impact on towns, agriculture, and mineral wealth. The material reads as a historical reference for readers curious about 19th-century railroad expansion and regional development.

Learn how land grants and government support shaped a transcontinental railway plan.
See which Texas counties and border regions were highlighted for settlement and growth.
Understand the proposed connections to Mexican and Pacific routes and their expected benefits.
Get a window into the era’s thinking about nation-building through infrastructure.

Ideal for readers of historical rail histories and people interested in the development of the American Southwest.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0428148980
ISBN 13: 9780428148980
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 60
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Notes on Texas and the Texas and Pacific Railway (Classic Reprint)

Texas and Pacific Railway

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ISBN 10 : 0428148980 ISBN 13 : 9780428148980

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the Texas and Pacific Railway, exploring its inception and ambitions to connect the US to the Pacific coast via the southern route. The author presents a comparative analysis of this route with other transcontinental railroad proposals while highlighting its advantages and discussing its historical significance. Detailed descriptions of the land grants acquired by the company along its proposed path provide insight into the economic and political context of the project. The book delves into the negotiations, challenges, and progress of construction, offering a comprehensive account of the challenges faced by the project. Through this thorough examination, the book underscores the Texas and Pacific Railway's pivotal role in the development of the American West and its impact on the US transportation system. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780428148980_0

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