From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover

From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover

Regular price $35.00 Sale


RailroadTreasures offers the following item:
 
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover
 
From Trail to Railway Through the Appalachians by Albert Brigham 1907 Hard Cover 188 pages Indexed.
PREFACE
This book grows out of the conviction that geography in the schools must return somewhat to human interests. In saying this the author will scarcely need to defend himself against the charge of undervaluing physiography. It is only a question of wise adaptation to youthful students. Elementary history also needs to be placed in its setting of physical conditions. It is here attempted to promote both these objects in the study of the eastern United States. If geography and history can be well correlated, both of these great themes may be taught with economy of time and with stronger interest.
Much more might be said concerning the growth of centers, the agriculture, and the commerce, but the limits of space are rigid. Hence roads and westward movements have been made the main topic. The geography is not taught formally, but is woven in with the story. Care has been given to the maps of the several regions, that they should clearly express the essentials and avoid the vagueness of many small-scale representations of the Appalachian belt.
A. P. B.
COLGATE UNIVERSITY
October, 1906
CONTENTS
CHAPTERPAGE
I. BOSTON AND THE BERKSHIRES  I
II. PIONEERS OF THE MOHAWK AND THE HUDSON
III. ORISKANY, A BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION29
IV. THE ERIE CANAL  40
V. THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILWAY
VI. OLD JOURNEYS FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE WEST 63
VII. THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
VIII. THE NATIONAL ROAD  86
IX. THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD98
X. CITIES OF THE OHIO VALLEY  III
XI. THE GREAT VALLEY  I29
XII. To KENTUCKY BY THE CUMBERLAND GAP .142
XIII. FRONTIER SOLDIERS AND STATESMEN 155
XIV. CITIES OF THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS167


All pictures are of the actual item.  If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad.  Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.

Shipping charges
Postage rates quoted are for shipments to the US only.    Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and then ebay ships them to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees.   For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email.   Shipping to Canada and other countries varies by weight.

Payment options
Payment must be received within 10 days. Paypal is accepted.

Terms and conditions
All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described.  Contact us first.  No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding.   

Thanks for looking at our items.