The book ""The Early Transportation and Banking Enterprises of the States in Relation to the Growth of Corporations"" by Guy Stevens Callender, published in 1902, provides a comprehensive account of the early transportation and banking industries in the United States and their impact on the growth of corporations. The author explores the history of transportation and banking from the colonial era to the late 19th century, tracing the development of various modes of transportation, including roads, canals, and railroads, and the emergence of banking institutions, such as state-chartered banks and national banks.Callender examines the ways in which transportation and banking enterprises facilitated the growth of corporations, enabling them to expand their reach and increase their profits. He also discusses the role of government in regulating these industries, including the establishment of state and federal banking regulations and the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission to oversee transportation companies.The book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and social factors that contributed to the growth of transportation and banking enterprises, as well as the challenges they faced, including competition, financial instability, and political opposition. Callender's work offers valuable insights into the history of American business and the evolution of corporate capitalism in the United States.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.