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Chapter 57: America's Railroad Age
Feb 7, 2022 ·
1h 10m 33s
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Chapter 57: America's Railroad Age
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In this episode, we talk about the many changes to American life brought about by the railroads in the late 19th Century. Topics include: New construction tools like dynamite; George...
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In this episode, we talk about the many changes to American life brought about by the railroads in the late 19th Century. Topics include: New construction tools like dynamite; George Pullman’s sleeper cars; Railroad tycoons like Cornelius Vanderbilt and Jay Gould; The development of modern corporations; Innovations in time management; The growth of the American beef industry; and The spread of consumer catalogues.
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| Author | Dave Broker |
| Organization | Dave Broker |
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