Publisher's Synopsis
""A Lecture on Cincinnati and Her Railroads"" is a historical book written by Alphonso Taft and published in 1850. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Taft delivered before the Young Men's Mercantile Library Association on January 22, 1850. The lecture focuses on the city of Cincinnati and its railroad system during the mid-19th century. Taft provides a detailed account of the history of Cincinnati and its growth as a major transportation hub in the United States. He discusses the various railroads that were built in and around the city and their impact on the local economy. Taft also provides insights into the challenges faced by the railroads and the strategies they employed to overcome these challenges.The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Cincinnati and the development of its railroads. Taft's lecture is a valuable resource for historians, transportation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of the United States during the mid-19th century.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.
