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Tracks To The Sea: Galveston And Western Railroad Development, 18661900 (Volume 83) (Centennial Series Of The Association Of Fo
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The Industrial Revolution Rode Into Texas On The Railroads. The Entire State Witnessed The Political And Economic Climate Change As The Tracks Were Laid, Creating Urban Centers And Even A New Governmental Body, The Texas Railroad Commission. At The Same Time, Galveston Was A City On A Mission To Become The Primary Seaport For The Great West. Together, The Corporate Strategy Of The Railroads And The City'S Own Desire For Greatness Paved The Way For Galveston'S Growth And Transformation Into A Focal Point Of Texas Railroad Ventures.In Tracks To The Sea: Galveston And Western Rail Development, 18661900, Earle B. Young Traces The Efforts Of Railroad Generals Jay Gould And Collis Huntington To Control Texas' Railroad Ventures, As Well As The Struggles Of The New Railroads Built During This Era, Such As The Houston And Great Northern, The Gulf, Colorado And Santa Fe, And The Houston And Texas Central. Young Also Examines The Men Behind The Rails, And The Goals And Rivalries Which Shaped The Routes And Profits Of Texas Railroads, Especially Galveston'S George Sealy In His Battle With New York'S Gould For The Route To The Thriving Seaport And Gould'S Competition With Huntington Over Who Would Dominate The Southwestern Lines.By The End Of The Nineteenth Century, These Railroad Builders Had Brought Galveston To A Position Of National Prominence As A Transportation Center. In Combination With Theships Calling At Galveston'S New Deep Water Harbor, The Railroads Provided Connections For All Of The Western States With Markets Around The World.Young, Using Resources From The Rosenberg Library'S Galveston History Center, The Kansas Historical Society, And The Library Of Congress, Devotes Chapters To The Bankruptcy And Revival Of Sealy'S Galveston'S Gulf, Colorado And Santa Fe Railway.Tracks To The Sea Is Ideal For Anyone Interested In The History Of Texas And Galveston, As Well As The Dreams, Deals, And Feuds That Shaped The Railroad Industry Of The 1800S.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Tracks to the Sea'? A: 'Tracks to the Sea' primarily explores the development of the Galveston and Western railroads from 1866 to 1900, highlighting the economic and political impact of railroads in Texas during that era.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Tracks to the Sea' is Earle B. Young.
- Q: What can I learn about the Texas Railroad Commission from this book? A: 'Tracks to the Sea' discusses the establishment of the Texas Railroad Commission, detailing its role in regulating the railroads and the political dynamics surrounding it.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Tracks to the Sea' is an illustrated hardcover book, categorized under Transportation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 184 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Tracks to the Sea' published? A: 'Tracks to the Sea' was published on June 1, 1999.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the rivalry between key figures in the railroad industry, the emergence of Galveston as a significant transportation hub, and the bankruptcy and revival of various railroads.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in Texas history? A: Yes, 'Tracks to the Sea' is ideal for readers interested in the history of Texas and the development of the railroad industry during the 1800s.
- Q: What resources did the author use for research? A: Earle B. Young utilized resources from the Rosenberg Library's Galveston History Center, the Kansas Historical Society, and the Library of Congress for his research.