The Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road Company, 1833-1854
By: James C. Burke
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9780786465057
Subjects: Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road Company; Railroads; Economic conditions; History
Description: "A marvel of civil engineering by the standards of the day, the railroad constituted a tour de force of organization, finance and political will that risked the fortunes of individuals and the credit of the state. This study chronicles the project from its inception, exploring its impact on subsequent railroad development in North Carolina and its significance"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Weldon, tollgate of North Carolina; title: Early plans for railroads in North Carolina; title: The building of a railroad; title: The technology : its origins and history; title: Conflict and crisis; title: Rail transportation and economic growth; title: Appendix A: the railroad land in Wilmington; title: Appendix B: the depot site at Wilmington.