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Trade now dominates the world, and railways dominate trade, says the author of the first Chapter of Erie, and, accepting this hypothesis as correct, it follows that the men who dominate railways, dominate pretty nearly all that is worth dominating in this mundane sphere. There are countries where railway presidents and directors are held subject to the laws of governments, which are jealous governments and will not tolerate the worship of any other powers but their own; but here, owing to certain little defects in the best government the world ever saw, railway rule is becoming stronger every day, and, in default of check, will soon be paramount. If current reports are to be believed, the State of New York affords the most remarkable instance of the kind of z'mpero'um in c'mperz'o referred to, yet developed. The Erie ring, then, being such a power in the land for good or evil, and the Erie road being one of the great lines of travel and commerce, the public cannot know too much concerning the men who rule Erie, and the manner in which they wield the tremendous power vested m them and discharge their respective duties.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth analysis of the Erie Railway, a major 19th-century US transportation linchpin, under the leadership of enigmatic businessmen Fisk and Gould. The author delves into the challenges, triumphs, and controversies that shaped the railway during their tenure. From the company's financial struggles to its impressive expansion, the book explores the impact of Erie's development on the American economy and westward expansion. The author also examines the accusations of mismanagement and corruption that dogged Fisk and Gould throughout their stewardship of the railway. Ultimately, the book offers a nuanced examination of the enduring legacy of the Erie Railway and its leaders, shedding light on the complexities of American business and transportation history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366729074_0
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