A Little Story Of The Boston And Providence Railroad Company (1917) is a historical book written by Charles Eben Fisher. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Boston and Providence Railroad Company, which was one of the earliest railroads in the United States. The book covers the history of the company from its inception in 1831 to its merger with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in 1892.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the early history of railroads in the United States, including the development of the steam engine and the construction of the first railroads. It then goes on to describe the founding of the Boston and Providence Railroad Company, its early struggles, and its eventual success in establishing a profitable rail line between Boston and Providence.The book also covers the various challenges faced by the Boston and Providence Railroad Company over the years, including the competition from other railroads, the impact of the Civil War, and the changing economic conditions of the late 19th century. Throughout the book, Fisher provides a wealth of detail about the company's operations, including its locomotives, rolling stock, and infrastructure.Overall, A Little Story Of The Boston And Providence Railroad Company (1917) is a fascinating look at one of the most important early railroads in the United States. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of the American railroad industry and the challenges faced by early railroads as they sought to establish themselves in a rapidly changing economic landscape.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.
