No Restrictions On Railway Transit: Argument Of John A. Poor (1865)

By John Alfred Poor

Book Overview

No Restrictions On Railway Transit: Argument Of John A. Poor (1865) is a book written by John Alfred Poor, an American businessman and railway executive. The book presents an argument for the removal of restrictions on railway transit in the United States. Poor believed that the government's regulation of railway transportation was hindering the growth of the industry and limiting its potential to contribute to the country's economic development. He argued that the government should allow railways to operate freely and compete with each other, without interference from regulators. The book provides a detailed analysis of the history of railway transportation in the United States, as well as an examination of the various laws and regulations governing the industry. It also presents a vision for the future of railway transportation, with Poor advocating for the construction of new rail lines and the expansion of existing ones. Overall, No Restrictions On Railway Transit is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of the railway industry in the United States and the debates surrounding government regulation of transportation.This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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120655900
• ISBN13: 9781120655905
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"