Eastern Railroad Of Massachusetts: Its Blunders, Mismanagement And Corruption (1873)

The Eastern Railroad of Massachusetts: Its Blunders, Mismanagement and Corruption is a historical book written by Charles Wilson Felt and first published in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the Eastern Railroad of Massachusetts, which was a major transportation company during the mid-19th century. Felt's book reveals the various blunders, mismanagement, and corruption that plagued the company during its operation. Felt's book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Eastern Railroad's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the company's origins and early years, while the subsequent chapters delve into the various scandals and controversies that plagued the company. The book sheds light on the various financial improprieties that were committed by the company's executives, including embezzlement, fraud, and nepotism. It also highlights the company's poor management practices, which led to numerous accidents, delays, and other problems. Felt's book was groundbreaking in its time, as it was one of the first works to expose the corruption and mismanagement that was rampant in many of America's major corporations. The book is still widely read today as a valuable historical document that provides insight into the workings of the American railroad industry during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.