The North Carolina Railroad, 1849-1871, and the Modernization of North Carolina

by Allen W. Trelease

Overview

In telling the story of the North Carolina Railroad's independent years (1849-71), Trelease covers all aspects of the company and its development, including its construction and rolling stock; its management, labor force, and labor policies; its passenger and freight operations; and its role in the Civil War. He also assesses the impact of the railroad on the economic and social development of North Carolina.

Originally published in 1991.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781469644240
Publisher:	The University of North Carolina Press
Publication date:	07/25/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	502
File size:	8 MB

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Students of North Carolina's and the American South's economic development will find in Trelease's discussion abundant information and good leads for future investigation. Trelease has given us both a solid corporate history and a wealth of evidence for which other scholars should be grateful.—Journal of Economic History



Ranks as one of the most important recent works in railroad history. Allen Trelease expertly traces the development of this strategic southern pike from its opening in 1856 until its lease to the Richmond & Danville Railroad fifteen years later. He offers fascinating detail, in a pleasantly written fashion, that will appeal to every student of the iron horse. Trelease's achievement is immense and impressive.—H. Roger Grant, editor of Railroad History

Editorial Reviews

Handsome color plates of some 100 quilts. Photos from family collections are included. The quilts are examples of the family ties manifest in the stories of the quilters. Paper ed. $17.50. In telling the story of the NCRR's independent years (it still War. operates today under lease to the Norfolk Southern), Trelease covers all aspects of the company and its history: its chartering and construction; its roadbed, rolling stock, and other physical structures, including the repair shops that gave rise to the city of Burlington; its management and finance; its labor force and policies, particularly the construction role of slaves; its passenger and freight operations; the development of through traffic with other roads; and its role in supporting military operations during the Civil Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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