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The writing of Les Trois Rois was undertaken with a view to its appearance as a Magazine article. The subject, however, grew so in the sketching, in face of the desire to keep it within compass, that, completed, it was found to be quite out of size for the setting for which it was intended. It was then decided to present it in its present shape.
Books treating of the industries of Pittsburg have already been written, but they consist, all, so exclusively of 'Facts, sir; nothing but Facts,' that only they, the figuring few like Gradgrind, (with a rule and a pair of scales, and the multiplication table always in their pocket,' are willing to undertake their reading. The unciphering many have no relish for that sort of entertainment. They do not object exactly to Facts, but prefer that they should be presented in some form other, and less uninviting, than in the naked - with something of fair flesh about them, rather than in the bare skeleton. To meet that preference - to show in such a light as to invite the popular eye, and so inform the popular mind of what with its forces and resources Pittsburg is - is what has been here attempted.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the riveting rise of Western Pennsylvania into an industrial giant. Launching with an exploration of the pack-horse trade, the author guides the reader through the expansions of wagon roads, canals, and riverboats, before chronicling the eventual takeover of railroads as the predominant mode of transport. Highlighting the key players, inventions, and transformative changes, the book weaves an engaging, in-depth narrative of the relentless drive towards industrial dominance. Exploring the depth of Pittsburgh's transformation, the author poses thought-provoking questions about the relationship between innovation, ambition, and the shaping of modern America. 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 # 9781331554318_0
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