Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific by Stuart Daggett
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"Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific" by Stuart Daggett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricate history of the Southern Pacific Railroad, focusing on its construction, business problems, and impacts on transportation in California. Daggett aims to provide a detailed analysis of the Southern Pacific's establishment and development, distinguishing it from other works that often romanticize this history without thorough examination.
At the start of the book, the author outlines the significance of the Southern Pacific Railroad as a vital part of American economic history. He discusses the initial phases of the project, emphasizing the role of Theodore Dehone Judah, the chief engineer, in surveying a route through the Sierra Nevada. Judah's struggles to secure funding and the eventual involvement of key businessmen, including Leland Stanford and Collis P. Huntington, illustrate both the challenges faced in railroad construction and the economic motivations behind it. Daggett sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the political, financial, and logistical aspects that shaped the Southern Pacific Railroad, laying a foundation for a deeper understanding of its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Daggett, Stuart, 1881-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chapters on the History of the Southern Pacific |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Southern Pacific Company |
| Subject | Railroads -- California -- History |
| Subject | Pacific railroads -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48879 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 555 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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