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Book SynopsisAlbert J. Churella chronicles the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad within the context of social, economic, and technological changes of nineteenth- and twentieth-century America. The story of the PRR illuminates broad themes in U.S. history, including labor relations, the relationship between business and government, and technological advances.
Trade Review"Finally, we have a meticulously researched, sensibly crafted, and beautifully written history of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In this first volume Albert Churella traces the 'Pennsy' from its gestation to the outbreak of World War I, leaving a forthcoming study to explore the decline and death of this great American enterprise. Churella provides a feel for the railroad, and he always considers the broader historical context. This book will become the standard history of the 'Standard Railroad of the World.'" * H. Roger Grant, Clemson University *
"I've long thought it unlikely that anyone would produce a full history of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as the topic was simply too vast. Happily, I've been proven wrong. Albert Churella has captured the PRR's multifaceted history with a combination of deep original research in primary sources and attention to the best contemporary scholarship, blending close attention to internal developments and personalities with an equally rich account of external social, political, and technological realities. A truly landmark publication." * Christopher T. Baer, Hagley Museum and Library *
"Mining a treasure trove of archival material, Albert Churella has produced a monumental history of a singularly important institution. This work will be an invaluable resource, not only for railroad historians and those interested in the Pennsylvania Railroad and the regions it served. But for all students of American industrial history." * Steven W. Usselman, author of
Regulating Railroad Innovation: Business, Technology, and Politics in America *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1. The Way West, 1682-1826
Chapter 2. Commonwealth, 1826-1846
Chapter 3. Community, 1846
Chapter 4. Enterprise, 1846-1852
Chapter 5. Executive, 1852-1857
Chapter 6. Coordination, 1857-1860
Chapter 7. Expansion, 1850-1868
Chapter 8. Conflict, 1860-1868
Chapter 9. Empire, 1868-1876
Chapter 10. Connections, 1865-1873
Chapter 11. Limits, 1874-1877
Chapter 12. Order, 1877-1899
Chapter 13. System, 1889-1929
Chapter 14. Regulation, 1899-1910
Chapter 15. Terminus, 1917
Notes
Index
Acknowledgments
