The Argument For State Railroad Ownership And Ten Years' Working Of The Massachusetts Railroad Commission

By Prussia

Book Overview

""The Argument for State Railroad Ownership and Ten Years' Working of the Massachusetts Railroad Commission"" is a book written by Prussia in 1880. The book presents an argument in favor of state ownership of railroads and provides an analysis of the Massachusetts Railroad Commission's ten years of operation. The author argues that the state should own and operate the railroads in order to ensure fair and equal treatment for all citizens and to prevent monopolies from forming. The book also examines the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Railroad Commission in regulating the state's railroads and protecting the interests of the public. The author provides detailed examples of the Commission's work, including its efforts to regulate rates, improve safety, and prevent discrimination against smaller shippers. Overall, this book provides a historical perspective on the debate over state ownership of railroads and offers insights into the early efforts to regulate the industry in the United States.Also Contains Bridge Disasters In America, The Cause And The Remedy And Standard Guage And Narrow Gauge By Baron M. M. Von Weber.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: 1166971775
• ISBN13: 9781166971779
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"