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Title:
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Thomas Hutchinson and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860" by Various is a historical magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume includes a compilation of articles and essays that address various topics pertinent to its time, such as literature, art, politics, and the emerging discussion surrounding the future of railways in America, touching on their financial condition and management. At the start of this edition, the discussion centers on the state of American railways, exploring themes like financial mismanagement, flawed construction practices, and systemic issues that lead to operational inefficiencies. The text outlines how many railroads failed to generate adequate returns on investments and contrasts American railways with their British counterparts. It critiques the methods used in the construction and management of these railways, suggesting that a newfound focus on quality and responsibility could lead to greater profitability in the years to come. Notably, the debates and statistics presented indicate a public concern about the economic future of railway investment, reflecting broader anxieties of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 9486
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: American periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Cornell University, Joshua Hutchinson, Thomas Hutchinson and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860" by Various is a historical magazine published during the mid-19th century. This volume includes a compilation of articles and essays that address various topics pertinent to its time, such as literature, art, politics, and the emerging discussion surrounding the future of railways in America, touching on their financial condition and management. At the start of this edition, the discussion centers on the state of American railways, exploring themes like financial mismanagement, flawed construction practices, and systemic issues that lead to operational inefficiencies. The text outlines how many railroads failed to generate adequate returns on investments and contrasts American railways with their British counterparts. It critiques the methods used in the construction and management of these railways, suggesting that a newfound focus on quality and responsibility could lead to greater profitability in the years to come. Notably, the debates and statistics presented indicate a public concern about the economic future of railway investment, reflecting broader anxieties of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
EBook No.: 9486
Published: Dec 1, 2005
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: American periodicals
LoCC: General Works: Periodicals
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.