Visionary Railroader: Jervis Langdon Jr. and the Transportation Revolution
(Part of the Railroads Past and Present Series)
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Visionary Railroader chronicles the life of a key figure in the history of rail travel in the United States. As president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Jervis Langdon Jr. had the opportunity to put progressive concepts into practice.
In 1964, Langdon took charge of the Rock Island, and by the time he left in 1970, he had spearheaded major improvements for this struggling carrier. The same year, he became lead trustee for the...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0253352169
ISBN13:9780253352163
Release Date:September 2008
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:280 Pages
Weight:1.41 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.1" x 9.5"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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