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by John W. Jr. Starr (Author)
Lincoln and the Railroads: A Biographical Study by John W. Starr Jr. is a comprehensive examination of the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the railroad industry during his presidency. The book explores Lincoln's personal and political connections to the railroads, as well as their impact on the Civil War and the development of the United States. Through extensive research and analysis, Starr delves into Lincoln's role in promoting railroad expansion and modernization, his use of railroads for military transportation, and his interactions with railroad executives and lobbyists. The book also examines the controversy surrounding Lincoln's involvement in the Union Pacific Railroad scandal and his efforts to regulate the industry through the creation of the Department of Transportation. Overall, Lincoln and the Railroads offers a fascinating look at the intersection of politics, business, and technology in the mid-19th century.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.