The Hoosac Tunnel, and Troy and Greenfield Rail Road

By Daniel Lester Harris

Book Overview

""The Hoosac Tunnel, And Troy And Greenfield Rail Road"" is a historical book written by Daniel Lester Harris. The book is a detailed account of the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, which is a railroad tunnel that passes through the Hoosac Mountain in western Massachusetts. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the tunnel's history, starting with the initial surveys and planning in the mid-1800s and ending with its completion in 1875.The book also covers the construction of the Troy and Greenfield Railroad, which was built to connect the Hoosac Tunnel to the cities of Troy and Greenfield. The author describes the challenges faced during the construction of these projects, including the difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, and labor disputes.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the engineering and construction techniques used to build the tunnel and railroad. He also includes anecdotes about the people involved in the projects, such as the workers, engineers, and financiers.Overall, ""The Hoosac Tunnel, And Troy And Greenfield Rail Road"" is a fascinating account of two significant engineering feats that helped to shape the transportation infrastructure of the United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroads and engineering.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: 1163583146
• ISBN13: 9781163583142
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"