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Book SynopsisJames W. Ely Jr, tells the history of the rail industry, showing that two institutions - the railroad and American law - had a profound effect on each other. It also documents the change and innovation the railroad brought the country.
Trade ReviewA monumental achievement - it should be on the shelves of every railroad, economic, and legal historian. Herbert Hovenkamp, Author of Enterprise and American Law, 1836-1937; ""Fills a large void in the field of legal history. There is nothing else available that covers this subject, or even comes close."" Lawrence M. Friedman, Author of A History of American Law; ""A unique and wide-ranging book on a relatively untouched subject that should appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American railroad."" John F. Stover, Author of American Railroads; ""An incredibly ambitious book from a master at writing about sweeping legal topics in a meaningful and readable way."" Paul Kens, Author of Lochner v. New York: Economic Regulation on Trial
