The Railroad Question by William Larrabee
"The Railroad Question" by William Larrabee is a historical and practical treatise on railroads written in the late 19th century. The main focus of the work is the debate over whether railroads should be privately owned or publicly controlled, discussing the implications for commerce, society, and government. Larrabee, drawing from his own extensive experience in railroad management and legislation, examines the historical evolution of transportation and railroads, emphasizing the necessity of theireffective governance for the benefit of society. The opening of this treatise sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the railroad issue in America. Larrabee begins by detailing the pivotal role that railroads play in the economy, positing that they should serve as public highways rather than private enterprises. He reflects on his experiences and acknowledges the evolution of his views from supporting private ownership to advocating for governmental control as a remedy for the various abuses he witnessed in the industry. Through this framework, he aims to equip readers with the understanding necessary to engage with the pressing "railroad question" of his time, highlighting the complexities and consequences surrounding railroad legislation and ownership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Larrabee, William, 1832-1912 |
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| LoC No. | 02020691 |
| Title | The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Peter Vachuska, Barbara Kosker, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Railroads |
| Subject | Railroads -- United States |
| Subject | Railroads and state -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29294 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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