The Story Of The Old Colony Railroad

By Charles Eben Fisher

Book Overview

The Story of the Old Colony Railroad is a historical account of the Old Colony Railroad, a major transportation system in the northeastern United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Charles Eben Fisher and originally published in 1919, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the railroad's origins, growth, and eventual decline. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Old Colony Railroad's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the railroad's early years, including its construction and the challenges it faced in its early days. Subsequent chapters delve into the railroad's expansion into new territories, its role in the development of the region's economy, and its eventual decline in the face of competition from other transportation systems. Throughout the book, Fisher draws on a variety of primary sources, including newspaper articles, official reports, and personal accounts, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of the Old Colony Railroad and its impact on the region. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, many of which were taken during the railroad's heyday.Overall, The Story of the Old Colony Railroad is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the northeastern United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of one of the region's most important transportation systems, and sheds light on the broader social and economic forces that shaped the region during this period.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: 116720803X
• ISBN13: 9781167208034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"