The Camden and Amboy Railroad (1891)

By John Elfreth Watkins

Book Overview

The Camden and Amboy Railroad is a historical book written by John Elfreth Watkins in 1891. The book is an account of the Camden and Amboy Railroad, which was one of the earliest railroads in the United States. The railroad was chartered in 1830 and was built to connect the cities of Camden and Amboy in New Jersey. The book details the construction of the railroad, the challenges faced by the builders, and the impact the railroad had on the region. It also provides information on the key figures involved in the construction of the railroad, including Robert L. Stevens, who was the chief engineer of the project. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American railroads, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of rail travel in the United States.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: 1120169712
• ISBN13: 9781120169716
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"