Regulation of Railways - Couverture rigide

Dunn, Samuel O

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1110811802 ISBN 13 : 9781110811809

Editeur : BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research), 2009

Synopsis

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the ste

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

When the preparation of this book was begun the United States was at peace with all the world and in a state of industrial depression. While the book was being finished the nation was making gigantic preparations for developing and exerting its tremendous potential strength in the Great War, and was also in the midst of a period of extraordinary, although perhaps not healthy, industrial activity and prosperity. Before the book could be published President Wilson decided that the system of private management and government regulation of railroads, which had prevailed since the Hepburn act went into effect in 1906, was not adapted to securing the efficiency in transportation required during the war; and on December 28, 1917, he took, on behalf of the federal government, direct control of all railroads. He appointed a Director General of Railroads having supreme authority over regulation and management. The foregoing summary statements show how rapidly important developments recently have occurred in the field of transportation. The new system of government control is designed to serve merely as a war measure. It contemplates the return of each existing railway in unimpaired physical condition to the management of its owners on the coming of peace.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the steam engine to the thrill of early travel by rail, railroads opened up new opportunities for commerce, American westward expansion and travel. These books provide a unique view of the impact of this type of transportation on our urban and rural societies and cultures, while allowing the reader to share the experience of early railroading in a new and unique way. The Trains & Railroads Collection offers a valuable perspective on this important and fascinating aspect of modern industrialization.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research)
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1110811802
• ISBN 13: 9781110811809
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible