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

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 N...