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The Story Of The Pullman Car (1917)

The Story Of The Pullman Car (1917)

Husband, Joseph

Paperback

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165149788
ISBN13: 9781165149780
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the Pullman Car is a historical non-fiction book written by Joseph Husband and first published in 1917. The book provides an in-depth account of the development and evolution of the Pullman Car, a luxury train car designed and manufactured by George Pullman in the late 19th century. The book covers the early history of the Pullman Car, including the company's founding and early successes, as well as the challenges and controversies that arose throughout its history.The book also provides a detailed look at the design and construction of the Pullman Car, including the materials and techniques used to create these luxurious train cars. It also delves into the experiences of the passengers who traveled in these cars, including the amenities and services offered on board.Throughout the book, Husband explores the impact that the Pullman Car had on the development of the American railroad industry and the broader social and cultural landscape of the country. He also discusses the role that the Pullman Company played in shaping labor relations and worker rights in the United States.Overall, The Story of the Pullman Car provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history and the evolution of transportation and luxury travel in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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