Publisher's Synopsis
""The Union Pacific Railroad: A Case in Premature Enterprise"" by Robert William Fogel is a historical account of the Union Pacific Railroad, one of the most significant transportation projects in American history. The book explores the origins of the railroad, its construction, and the challenges it faced in its early years.Fogel argues that the Union Pacific was a case of premature enterprise, meaning that it was built before the market demand for transportation was sufficient to support it. He examines the factors that led to the decision to build the railroad, including the political and economic climate of the time, and the technological innovations that made it possible.The book also delves into the social and economic impact of the Union Pacific on the American West, including the displacement of Native American communities and the growth of towns and cities along the railroad's route.Overall, ""The Union Pacific Railroad: A Case in Premature Enterprise"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of America's most important transportation projects, offering insights into the complex factors that shaped its development and impact on American history.Johns Hopkins University Studies In Historical And Political Science, V78, No. 2.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.
