Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Appeal To The California Delegation In Congress Upon The Goat Island Grant To The Central Pacific Railroad Company"" is written by J. C. Merrill. It is a historical document that appeals to the California delegation in Congress to reconsider the grant of Goat Island to the Central Pacific Railroad Company. The book discusses the history of the grant and the controversy surrounding it. It also provides arguments against the grant, including the negative impact it would have on the environment and the local economy. The author argues that the grant should be revoked and that the island should be preserved for public use. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California and the environmental movement.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.