Project For A Railroad To The Pacific (1849)

""A Project for a Railroad to the Pacific"" is a book written by Asa Whitney in 1849. The book details Whitney's proposal for the construction of a transcontinental railroad that would connect the eastern and western coasts of the United States. Whitney was a businessman and entrepreneur who recognized the potential economic benefits of a railroad that would shorten travel time and lower transportation costs between the two coasts. The book describes the proposed route, the estimated cost of construction, and the potential benefits to the country as a whole. Whitney's proposal was eventually realized with the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869. This book provides a fascinating insight into the early days of American rail transportation and the visionaries who helped to shape the country's infrastructure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.