Starr john w jr (13 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Not applicable. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Lincoln and the Railroads by John W. Starr Jr Summary: Lincoln and the A Biographical Study is a book written by John W. Starr, Jr. that explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the railroad industry during his presidency. The book delves into Lincoln's personal experiences with railroads, including his early work as a lawyer representing railroad companies and his travels on the rails during his political campaigns. It also examines the ways in which Lincoln's policies and actions impacted the growth and development of the railroad industry, particularly during the Civil War. Through extensive research and analysis, Starr provides a detailed and insightful look at the complex and often controversial relationship between Lincoln and the railroads, shedding new light on both the man and the industry that played such a crucial role in American history. Author: John W. Starr Jr Publisher: Arno Press. New York Year Published: 1981 Edition: Reprint Dimensions: 22cm x 14.5cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0405138172 Notes: SKU: VSS / 261 / H / 7076 / 5416 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, foxing to text block edge Binding: Intact Pages: 325 pages.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One Hundred Years of American Rail-Roading provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the first century of the railway industry in the United States. This work chronicles the dramatic transformation of American transportation, from the earliest steam experiments to the vast networks that defined the early 20th century. The book explores the technological milestones, the bold engineering feats, and the socio-economic impacts of the iron horse on a growing nation.Readers will find detailed accounts of the pioneering days of rail, the legendary race to complete the transcontinental lines, and the evolution of locomotive design. The narrative captures the spirit of an era characterized by industrial ambition and the physical binding of a continent. This historical survey serves as an essential record of the development of the tracks, bridges, and engines that fueled American commerce and westward expansion. Through careful research, the work highlights both the triumphs of engineering and the complex logistics involved in building one of the world's most significant infrastructure projects. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of transportation, industrial heritage, and the formative years of the American economy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good dust jacket. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 358 pages. Clean, unmarked interior. Tight binding. Very light shelf wear, but there is a slight dent to upper edge of boards. Price-clipped dust jacket is in mylar and has a sunned spine and large chip to rear panel without text loss - see photos. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information.…

Hardcover. 92pp printed on coated paper on the recto only. Half morocco over cloth, spine lettered in gold, all edges sprinked, red endpapers. John Boos' red ex-libris printed on the verso of the title. Lincoln's portrait is printed in red on the background of every fourth leaf. The illustrations differ from the original version. This copy has a portrait of Lincoln on photographic paper bound in after the title, a different one bound in after page 71, a photo of the house in which Lincoln died, a photo of Ford's theatre, and a facsimile of the program of Ford's theatre pasted on the last leaf. The index included in the original edition is not present so the pagination also differs. The rest of the text including Notes, Correction of Some Commonly Accepted Stories, and Bibliography were retained. Three clippings about Lincoln's last day from a contemporary era newspaper are laid in. John Boos, of Albany, NY, was a prominent Lincoln collector and author. Leather shows some wear to edges and corner tips but overall this is a truly unique item in near fine condition. ; Octavo.…