Railroad Consolidations in Texas: 1891-1903 (1903)

""Railroad Consolidations In Texas: 1891-1903"" is a historical book written by Joseph Draper Sayers in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the consolidation of railroads in Texas during the period of 1891-1903. It covers the various mergers and acquisitions that took place during this time, including the formation of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company, and the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and political factors that led to the consolidation of these railroads, as well as the impact that these mergers had on the state of Texas. He also discusses the challenges that were faced by the railroad companies during this period, including labor disputes and competition from other transportation modes such as automobiles and airplanes. Overall, ""Railroad Consolidations In Texas: 1891-1903"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of railroads in Texas and the United States. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of a significant period in the development of the state's transportation infrastructure and offers insights into the economic and political forces that shaped this process.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.