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  • A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England

    "A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England" by Edwin A. Pratt explores the evolution of transportation and communication systems in England, highlighting their impact on society and the economy. The book delves into various modes of transport, including canals, railways, and roads, illustrating how these developments facilitated trade and mobility. Pratt's thorough research ... Read more

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  • A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England

    In "A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England," Edwin A. Pratt presents a thorough scholarly examination of the evolution of transportation and communication networks in England, from the medieval period to the early 20th century. Pratt's literary style is characterized by meticulous research and a clear, engaging narrative that elucidates complex developments in transport ... Read more

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  • British Canals: Is their resuscitation practicable?

    "British Canals: Is their resuscitation practicable?" by Edwin A. Pratt explores the historical significance and potential revival of the British canal system. The book delves into the engineering marvels of the canals, their role in the industrial revolution, and the socio-economic impacts they had on trade and transportation. Pratt examines the decline of the canals and the challenges they face ... Read more

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  • The Rise of Rail-Power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914

    "The Rise of Rail-Power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914" by Edwin A. Pratt explores the transformative impact of railways on military strategy and logistics during a pivotal era in history. Pratt delves into how the advent of rail transport revolutionized the movement of troops and supplies, enabling nations to mobilize quickly and efficiently. The book examines various conflicts where railways ... Read more

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  • The Rise of Rail-Power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914

    Enriched edition. Revolutionizing Warfare: The Impact of Railways on Military Strategies, 1833-1914

    In "The Rise of Rail-Power in War and Conquest, 1833-1914," Edwin A. Pratt meticulously examines the transformative role of railways in shaping military strategies and the outcomes of conflicts during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a detailed analysis characterized by rigorous research and a compelling narrative style, Pratt illuminates how rail power revolutionized the logistics of ... Read more

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  • A History of Inland Transport and Communication

    Series series Routledge Library Edtions: Global Transport Planning
    Originally published in 1912, this book with extensive source footnotes and bibliography follows the evolution and development of roads, rivers, canals, tramways, buses and cycles. The role that the development of transport played in the growth and expansion of trade and industry and on the general economic and social conditions of the country is one of the main issues that is discussed. Other ... Read more

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  • British Canals

    Is their resuscitaion practicable?

    The appointment of a Royal Commission on Canals and Waterways, which first sat to take evidence on March 21, 1906, is an event that should lead to an exhaustive and most useful enquiry into a question which has been much discussed of late years, but on which, as I hope to show, considerable misapprehension in regard to actual facts and conditions has hitherto existed.Theoretically, there is much ... Read more

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  • A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England

    Enriched edition. Journeys Through England's Inland Transport Evolution

    In "A History of Inland Transport and Communication in England," Edwin A. Pratt meticulously explores the evolution of transportation systems and communication networks from historic waterways to the burgeoning railway age. Characterized by a rich narrative style interspersed with meticulous data, Pratt's work provides not only a chronological account but also an insightful analysis of the socio ... Read more

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  • Practical Skunk Raising: A Book of Information Concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit

    Why should you consider a commercial skunk raising operation? Can skunks bring a source of untapped riches and wealth?William Edwin Pratt provides surprising answers in his 1915 book "Practical Skunk Raising: A Book of Information concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit."As Pratt explains, skunks raise a better coat in captivity than when wild, because their food is gotten without hunting for ... Read more

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  • Practical Skunk Raising

    A Book of Information Concerning the Raising of Skunks for Profit

    The supply of wild fur has already fallen behind the demand and the time is in sight when wild fur will form but a small per cent of that in use.All furs trapped in steel traps are less beautiful because the animal suffers. It is a well-known fact that the less the animal suffers, the better the fur.The time is not far away when nearly all fur will be grown on fur-ranches. Fur-farming ... Read more

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    The Best of American Heritage: The Civil War

    Narrated by Sean Pratt ...
    Series series American Heritage

    Unabridged

    7 hours 6 min

    The Civil War posed a critical test of the young nation's character, endurance, and will to survive. Coming only two generations after the nation's founding, the secession of Southern states challenged the very existence of the United States. "America's most monumental drama and morality tale" comes alive in this brilliant collection from America's leading history magazine, as selected by its ... Read more

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    The Best of American Heritage: Lincoln

    Narrated by David Drummond ...
    Series series American Heritage

    Unabridged

    4 hours 24 min

    Some of America's foremost historians—including James M. McPherson, Allan Nevins, and Stephen B. Oates—recount the extraordinary life of Abraham Lincoln in this collection of the best essays from sixty years of American Heritage. Lincoln, the book argues, ". . . evolved into nothing less than an apostle for the sanctity of the Union, the ethic of majority rule, and the dreams of freedom and ... Read more

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