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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Highways and Airways, Their Relation to Commerce and National Defense' provides an insightful analysis of the critical role infrastructure plays in the development and security of a modern nation. Written by Warren Jefferson Davis, this work explores the burgeoning relationship between civil transportation and the strategic requirements of national defense during a pivotal era of technological transition. The text highlights the emerging significance of aviation alongside traditional road networks, arguing that these systems are the essential arteries of both economic growth and military stability.Through a lens of strategic planning and public policy, the author examines the logistical challenges of the early 20th century and advocates for a robust, integrated approach to national development. Davis offers a compelling vision of how mobility shapes the power and prosperity of the state, making this book a significant historical document for scholars of transportation, military history, and political science. By focusing on the interplay between commerce and defense, the work captures the forward-thinking spirit of the 1920s and provides a valuable perspective on the historical foundations of the modern American transport system.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.…

Hardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Zustand: Good. Condition Notes: A pleasant enough reading copy. Heavily bruised at the head, tail and corners of the boards with a little fraying to the corners. Heavily faded at the spine. Leans slightly. Pages lightly age-tanned; Hardback. Black Spine Strip over Gilt boards with gilt titles to the spine & upper board; Measures 8¼" x 5½" (0.9 kg); pp (xiv) 233; Preface by Charles A. Lindbergh; Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Maps to the endpapers and blanks; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #176923 ||.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Highways and Airways, Their Relation to Commerce and National Defense' provides an insightful analysis of the critical role infrastructure plays in the development and security of a modern nation. Written by Warren Jefferson Davis, this work explores the burgeoning relationship between civil transportation and the strategic requirements of national defense during a pivotal era of technological transition. The text highlights the emerging significance of aviation alongside traditional road networks, arguing that these systems are the essential arteries of both economic growth and military stability.Through a lens of strategic planning and public policy, the author examines the logistical challenges of the early 20th century and advocates for a robust, integrated approach to national development. Davis offers a compelling vision of how mobility shapes the power and prosperity of the state, making this book a significant historical document for scholars of transportation, military history, and political science. By focusing on the interplay between commerce and defense, the work captures the forward-thinking spirit of the 1920s and provides a valuable perspective on the historical foundations of the modern American transport system.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.…

A map which shows the confluence of personalities over the years leading up to the Civil War. Jefferson Davis was the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce and former president of the Confederate States; Gouverneur Kemble Warren was a West Point Graduate, American General, Civil Engineer and Cold Spring resident, named after Gouverneur Kemble, the founder of the West Point Foundry, which was instrumental in keeping the North supplied with cannon during the Civil War. Title continues: "Ordered by the Hon. Jeff'n Davis, Secretary of War to accompany the reports of the Explorations for a Railroad Route made in accordance with the 10th & 11th sections of the Army Appropriation Act of March 3rd, 1853. Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren, Topl.Engrs. In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys War dep. under the direction of Bvt. Maj. W.H. Emory, Topl.Engrs. in 1854 and of Capt. A.A. Humphreys Topl. Engrs. 1854, 5, 6, 7" 48 x 46 1/2", b&w, original fold lines, toned at folds, some marks at lower right by key, and top center in unexplored territory of now North Dakota, not affecting map. Some folds tender, closed tear in upper left margin extending 2" into map, repaired archivally, o/w vgc.…