| The North Carolina Railroad, 1849-1871, and the Modernization of North Carolina Contributor(s): Trelease, Allen W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807866296 ISBN-13: 9780807866290 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Railroads - General - History | Military - General - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 385.065 |
| LCCN: 90-39189 |
| Lexile Measure: 1770 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (1.60 lbs) 502 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In telling the story of the North Carolina Railroad's independent years (1849-71), Trelease covers all aspects of the company and its development, including its construction and rolling stock; its management, labor force, and labor policies; its passenger and freight operations; and its role in the Civil War. He also assesses the impact of the railroad on the economic and social development of North Carolina. Originally published in 1991. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |