Sale Of The Main Line: Letters On The Subject Of The Sale Of The Main Line Of The Public Improvements (1857)

By Edward McPherson

Book Overview

Sale Of The Main Line: Letters On The Subject Of The Sale Of The Main Line Of The Public Improvements is a book written by Edward McPherson in 1857. The book is a collection of letters written by McPherson, who was a prominent lawyer and politician at the time, on the topic of the sale of the Main Line of the Public Improvements. The Main Line was a series of canals and railroads that connected Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, and it was owned by the state of Pennsylvania. McPherson argued that the state should sell the Main Line to private investors, as he believed this would lead to more efficient and profitable operation of the transportation system. The letters in the book cover a variety of topics related to the sale of the Main Line, including the history of the transportation system, the financial benefits of privatization, and the potential risks and challenges of selling the Main Line. McPherson also responds to criticisms of his proposal and addresses concerns about the impact of privatization on workers and the public. Overall, Sale Of The Main Line provides a detailed and persuasive argument for the sale of the Main Line to private investors, and it sheds light on the political and economic debates of the time. The book is an important historical document that offers insights into the development of transportation infrastructure in the United States and the role of government and private enterprise in that process.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: 1120698065
• ISBN13: 9781120698063
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"