Congressional Grants Of Land In Aid Of Railways (1899)

Congressional Grants of Land in Aid of Railways is a book written by John Bell Sanborn and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of the United States Congress in providing land grants to aid the construction of railroads across the country during the 19th century.The book begins with an overview of the history of land grants for railroads, starting with the first grant given to the Illinois Central Railroad in 1850. It then goes on to describe the various laws and acts passed by Congress to facilitate the granting of land to railroad companies.Sanborn provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors that led to the granting of land to railroads, as well as the impact these grants had on the development of the country. He also examines the controversies and debates that arose around the granting of land, including concerns over corruption and the displacement of Native American populations.The book concludes with a discussion of the legacy of congressional land grants for railroads, including their impact on the growth of the American economy and the expansion of the country's transportation infrastructure.Overall, Congressional Grants of Land in Aid of Railways is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American railroads and the role of government in supporting their development.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.