The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914In several ways the book or pamphlet is of much historical...
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The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

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The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

$17.93 $8.96
Author: Various
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

In several ways the book or pamphlet is of much historical importance. It was prepared by a journalist rather than a historian, and with a sincere desire to give accurate information regarding the Oregon Country and the best means of getting there, and without expectation of gain in its publication. At a time when railroads and railroading were in their infancy, Mr. Wilkes was among the first to realize the importance of long and connecting lines of rail communication, and so far as I have been able to ascertain was the first to publicly advocate the building of a line from the Atlantic to the Pacific by the National Government. He argued against land grants or subsidies to private individuals or corporations. The government ownership of the proposed road was the central idea of part I of the book. It was published in New York in 1845. In 1847 he published another pamphlet entitled "Proposal for a National Rail-Road to the Pacific Ocean, for the Purpose of Obtaining a Short Route to Oregon and the Indies." The latter repeated many of the arguments of the earlier work, in fact had little new material. Both are exceedingly scarce at the present day. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 45779
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Release Date: May 27, 2014
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Editor: Meany, Edmond S. (Edmond Stephen), 1862-1935

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