A History Of Travel In America V4 (1915)

By Seymour Dunbar

Book Overview

A History of Travel in America V4 (1915) is a comprehensive account of the development of travel and transportation in America, written by Seymour Dunbar. The book is the fourth volume in a series that covers the history of travel in America from the early colonial period to the early 20th century.The book begins with a discussion of the early modes of transportation in America, including the use of horses, wagons, and boats. It then moves on to explore the impact of the steam engine and the railroad on travel and commerce in America, as well as the development of the automobile and the airplane.Throughout the book, Dunbar provides detailed accounts of the people and events that shaped the history of travel in America. He also examines the social and economic implications of these developments, including the growth of tourism, the impact of transportation on urbanization, and the role of transportation in the expansion of the American economy.Overall, A History of Travel in America V4 (1915) is a fascinating and informative account of the evolution of travel and transportation in America, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American travel and commerce.Being An Outline Of The Development In Modes Of Travel From Archaic Vehicles Of Colonial Times To The Completion Of The First Transcontinental Railroad; The Influence Of The Indians On The Free Movement And Territorial Unity Of The White Race; The Part Played By Travel Methods In The Economic Conquest Of The Continent; And Those Related Human Experiences, Changing Social Conditions And Governmental Attitudes Which Accompanied The Growth Of A National Travel System.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164132865
• ISBN13: 9781164132868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"