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This landmark reference chronicles the story of many major U.S. industries from their beginnings to the present day and offers a wealth of information on each industry, including key figures, corporations, inventions, technologies, historical background, marketing concepts, regulations, and legislation.This volume traces the origins of the American railroad industry during the 1820s and its great growth throughout the nineteenth century.Frey, Robert L. is the author of 'Railroads of the 19th Century' with ISBN 9780816020126 and ISBN 0816020124.
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