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The Hudson River Railroad. Observations on the Western Trade and its influence upon the growth and prosperity of the cities of New York, Boston and Philadelphia, through the several competing lines of communication, and the Hudson River Railroad.
by GRANT, William H
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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Poughkeepsie, [New York]: Journal & Eagle Printing Establishment, 1846. first edition. Octavo (9" x 5.5"), 40 pages. Publisher's printed paper wraps, sewn. OCLC locates 9 physical copies as of 11/12/2023.
Lightly toned, foxed & soiled, slight edge wear, otherwise very good.
The upper wrap incorrectly provides year of publication as 1845, the title page correctly indicates 1846.
William H. Grant, Chief Engineer, New York Department of Public Parks, Bureau of Civil and Topographical Engineering, was instrumental in the construction of Central Park.
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- Citation Books, ABAA/ ILAB
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- Title
- The Hudson River Railroad. Observations on the Western Trade and its influence upon the growth and prosperity of the cities of New York, Boston and Philadelphia, through the several competing lines of communication, and the Hudson River Railroad.
- Author
- GRANT, William H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Hudson River Railroad, Trade, Commerce, Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania, New York
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science, Technology, Medical; Business, Industry, Manufacturing; Transportation, Railroads, etc.; Northeast;
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