Publisher's Synopsis
""A Description Of The Canals And Railroads Of The United States"" is a comprehensive guide to the various internal improvement projects that were undertaken throughout the United States in the mid-19th century. Written by Henry Schenck Tanner and published in 1840, the book provides detailed information on the canals, railroads, and other transportation infrastructure that had been constructed in the various states. The book is organized by state, with each chapter providing an overview of the transportation projects that had been completed or were in progress at the time of publication. The descriptions include information on the routes, construction methods, and cost of each project, as well as any notable features or challenges associated with them. In addition to the descriptions of individual projects, the book also includes a general overview of the state of transportation infrastructure in the United States at the time. Tanner discusses the economic benefits of improved transportation, as well as the challenges associated with funding and coordinating large-scale projects. Overall, ""A Description Of The Canals And Railroads Of The United States"" provides a valuable snapshot of the state of transportation infrastructure in the mid-19th century, and is a useful resource for anyone interested in the history of American transportation.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.
