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Author Poor, John Alfred, 1808-1871.

Title The first international railway and the colonization of New England : [microform] : life and writings of John Alfred Poor / edited by Laura Elizabeth Poor.

Imprint New York : G.P. Putnam, 1892, c1889.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Basement Library of American Civilization Microfiche Cabinets  LAC 10225.    ---  Available
Description v, 400 p.
Series Library of American civilization ; LAC 10225.
Bibliography List of published writings: p. 136-141.
Contents Life of John Alfred Poor -- List of published writings -- First article on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic railway -- First article on the Atlantic and St. Lawrence railway -- Plan for shortening the time of passage between New York and London -- The northeastern boundary -- An American zoll-verein -- The transcontinental railway -- A national highway -- A bill to secure cheap transportation of breadstuffs at uniform rates -- The father of English colonization in America: a vindication of the claims of Sir Fernando Gorges -- The first colonization of New England -- Appendix.
Reproduction Microfiche. Chicago : Library Resources, 1970. 1 microfiche ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of American civilization ; LAC 10225)
Subject Railroads -- History.
New England -- History -- Colonial period, approximately 1600-1775.
United States -- Boundaries -- Canada.
Added Author Poor, Laura Elizabeth.

 
    
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