GEORGE M. PULLMAN (1831-1897) AND THE PULLMAN COMPANY

CARROLL M. HARDING

Published by THE NEWCOMEN SOCIETY IN NORTH AMERICA, NEW YORK, NY, 1951

Condition: Fine Soft cover

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THIS UNCOMMON BOOLET CONTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY BY CARROLL M. HARDING TO THE "NEWCMMEN SOCIETY" IN 1951. THE BIOGRAPHY IS ABOUTF THE LIFE OF GEORGE MORTIMER PULLMAN AND THE PULLMAN COMPANY. THE ADDRESS WAS DELIVERED TO THE NEWCOMEN SOCIETY ON MARCH 8, 1951. THERE ARE SEVERAL WOOD ENGRAVINGS. THERE IS A TIPPED IN ENGRAVING OF THE LANDING OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE IN 1824 AT CASTLE GARDEN, NEW YORK. THE STORY OF PULLMAN'S ENTERPRISE AND OVERCOMING OFTHE COMPETITION AND BUSINESS RELATIONS IN THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY IS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 19TH CENTURY.

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Title: GEORGE M. PULLMAN (1831-1897) AND THE PULLMAN COMPANY
Publisher: THE NEWCOMEN SOCIETY IN NORTH AMERICA, NEW YORK, NY
Publication Date: 1951
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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