[Rarebooks] fs: Lincoln and the Railroads

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 11106 )  Starr, John W[illiam]., Jr. LINCOLN AND THE RAILROADS: A 
BIOGRAPHICAL STUDY.
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1927. First printing, Original cloth, 
Octavo, xvi, 325 pages, black and white photographs, maps, facsimiles. Fine, 
No dust jacket.
      The curious parallels of Lincoln's life with the development of 
railroads in America. Provides information on many important incidents, 
including Lincoln's work as attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad, the 
Rock Island Bridge case, the impact of railroads in the Lincoln-Douglas 
Debates, the journey to Washington in 1861, travels during Lincoln's 
presidency, and the funeral train back to Springfield. Includes a good 
bibliography. MONAGHAN #2973Bound in dark blue cloth over boards with 
gilt-stamped spine and upper board. Minor extremity wear, otherwise clean 
and sound....... $75.00
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