The Role of the Railroads in United States Economic Growth

Paul H. Cootner

The Journal of Economic History, 1963, vol. 23, issue 4, 477-521

Abstract: The railroads played an important role in the economic history of the United States. It was an epic role, involving enterprise on a grand scale, evoking heated passions, and rich in anecdote and drama.

Date: 1963
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