A Short History of Florida Railroads

A Short History of Florida Railroads
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 0738524212
ISBN-13 : 9780738524214
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Book Synopsis A Short History of Florida Railroads by : Gregg Turner

Download or read book A Short History of Florida Railroads written by Gregg Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's railroad heritage began in the 1830s amidst Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Surpassing waterways as the primary mode of transport, the "Iron Horse" linked practically every town and city, carried tourists and locals, and ably conveyed the wealth of Florida's mines, factories, forests, groves, and farms. Nearly 175 years later, railroads still remain a dependable source of transport within the Sunshine State.


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