Author : Thomas Fetters
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625843852
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Charleston & Hamburg: A South Carolina Railroad & an American Legacy by : Thomas Fetters
Download or read book The Charleston & Hamburg: A South Carolina Railroad & an American Legacy written by Thomas Fetters and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many claim that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was the first in the United States, but in reality the Charleston & Hamburg was the first to provide regular service to passengers when it opened its doors in Charleston, South Carolina, on Christmas Day 1830. It would ultimately carry people and goods from the Lowcountry to what is now north Augusta. This volume by historian Thomas Fetters presents a fresh new look at the development and operations of America's premier railroad, including surprising information about key players and newly discovered stories about the railroad's role in the American Civil War. A comprehensive account of the Charleston & Hamburg's history from its inception through Reconstruction, The Charleston & Hamburg, with its forgotten stories of America's premier railroad, is a necessary addition to the bookshelves of historians and rail fans alike!