Cheap Railways: A Letter to the People of Bruce and Grey (1867)

""Cheap Railways: A Letter To The People Of Bruce And Grey"" is a book written by George Laidlaw in 1867. The book is a letter addressed to the people of Bruce and Grey, two counties in Ontario, Canada. The letter discusses the need for cheap railways in the region and the benefits they would bring to the local economy. Laidlaw argues that the cost of transportation is a major obstacle to the development of the region and that cheap railways would make it easier for farmers and other businesses to transport their goods. The book also discusses the various options for building railways, including government subsidies and private investment. Overall, ""Cheap Railways: A Letter To The People Of Bruce And Grey"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the economic challenges facing rural communities in the late 19th century and the efforts to overcome them through infrastructure development.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.