""An American State Owned Railroad: The Western And Atlantic"" is a book written by Ulrich Bonnell Phillips in 1906. The book is a detailed historical account of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, which was owned by the state of Georgia in the United States. Phillips delves into the origins of the railroad, its construction, and its significance in the development of the South. He also explores the political and economic factors that led to the state's decision to own and operate the railroad, as well as the challenges faced by the railroad during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The book provides a comprehensive look at the history of the Western and Atlantic Railroad and its impact on the state of Georgia and the broader American South.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.