Samuel a Beardsley Michael Rickard (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. An invaluable resource for railroad commissioners, this book details the workings of railroad corporations and the effects of the Interstate Commerce Law. The author discusses the changes to the Railroad Law of 1890, including the duties of the board and how the law affects the building of new railroads. The author also succinctly summarizes the work of the annual Railroad Commission, with tables to illustrate the commissionâs work over time. This book is especially useful for those in the railroad industry and those who oversee railroads. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the annual report and statistical data of the New York State Board of Railroad Commissioners for the year 1893-1894, consisting of the twelfth annual report. Topics include proposed elevated railways in New York City, a general survey of the state's transportation landscape, and the growth of the steam-powered rail industry within the context of the nation's economic and political climate at that time. The author conveys the Board's stance on issues such as workplace accidents, at-grade crossings, legislation affecting railroads, and equipment such as automatic couplers and brakes, concluding that while the nation was then struggling with a financial crisis, the railroads of the Empire State managed to do fairly well in comparison to the rest of the country. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. an original 560 page hardcover, well preserved inner hinges, age tone to pages, compliments ink stamp on REP, map in pocket inside front cover board missing, some rubs to cover boards.