Cheap Railways: A Letter to the People of Bruce and Grey (1867)

By George Laidlaw

Book Overview

""Cheap Railways: A Letter To The People Of Bruce And Grey"" is a book written by George Laidlaw in 1867. The book is a letter addressed to the citizens of Bruce and Grey, two counties in Ontario, Canada. In the letter, Laidlaw advocates for the construction of cheap railways in the region. He argues that the existing transportation system is inadequate and that cheap railways would greatly benefit the local economy by facilitating the transportation of goods and people. Laidlaw also discusses the benefits of a railway system in terms of connecting the region to other parts of the country and fostering economic growth. Overall, ""Cheap Railways"" is a historical document that sheds light on the transportation and economic issues of the time and provides insight into the development of infrastructure in Canada.This scarce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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116207034X
• ISBN13: 9781162070346
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"