Author: North Carolina Railroad CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Report of the President of the North Carolina Rail Road to the Governor of the State, January 20, 1859
Author: North Carolina Railroad CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The North Carolina Railroad, 1849-1871, and the Modernization of North Carolina
Author: Allen W. TreleasePublisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 146964424X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
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. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
A State Movement in Railroad Development
Author: Cecil Kenneth BrownPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The story of North Carolina's railroad development is the story of a long and unsuccessful struggle to secure a trunk line east and west. Today the main railroads run north and south, following the fundamental geographical lay of the land, the original dream defeated by geography, sectional differences, politics, and the paralyzing effects of war. Originally published in 1928. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Public Laws of the State of North-Carolina Passed by the General Assembly
Author: North CarolinaActs Passed by the General Assembly of the State of North-Carolina
Author: North CarolinaWarrior at Heart
Author: John AdamsPublisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460267842
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
John Milton-a true son of the South- endeavored to find ways in which to keep Florida relevant to the Confederate cause. Under Milton, Florida was a key contributor of supplies for the Confederate Army. supplies. By pledging men, beef, and salt among other supplies, Milton gave credence to Florida's war effort. However, poor strategizing, blockades, and lack of military might led to several failed attempts to overcome the Union armies infiltrating the Florida coast. Left to defend themselves from the enemy with little help from their Confederate compatriots, Floridians grew increasingly disenchanted with their government's dismissive attitude. Over the course of the war, they were caught between survival and secession. With little resources remaining, survival was the only way for the state to maintain itself. Left disillusioned, the embattled Milton took matters into his own hands, refusing to submit to the impending surrender secession and the ignominy of defeat. Warrior at Heart is an in-depth study of Florida's Southern history during the Civil War. Historian John Adams gives detailed analyses of not only the economic dynamics reasons for the South to wage war, but also the events that shaped John Milton's role in the war effort....
The North Carolina Historical Review
Author: Railroad Record and Journal of Commerce, Banking, Manufactures and Statistics
Author: Bulletin of the Virginia State Library
Author: Virginia State LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1428
Book Description
Dictionary of North Carolina Biography
Author: William S. PowellPublisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807867136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The most comprehensive state project of its kind, the Dictionary provides information on some 4,000 notable North Carolinians whose accomplishments and occasional misdeeds span four centuries. Much of the bibliographic information found in the six volumes has been compiled for the first time. All of the persons included are deceased. They are native North Carolinians, no matter where they made the contributions for which they are noted, or non-natives whose contributions were made in North Carolina.