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The Official Good Roads Year Book Of The United States (1913)

The Official Good Roads Year Book Of The United States (1913)

American Highway Association

Paperback

Transportation GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral United States History

ISBN10: 1164659731
ISBN13: 9781164659730
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 562
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Official Good Roads Year Book of the United States (1913) is a comprehensive guide to the state of American highways at the beginning of the 20th century. Published by the American Highway Association, the book provides a wealth of information on road construction and maintenance, as well as the economic and social benefits of good roads.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the road-building process. The first section provides an overview of the history of road construction in the United States, from the early colonial period to the present day. It also includes a discussion of the various types of roads, such as dirt, gravel, and macadam, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.The second section focuses on the technical aspects of road construction, including the design and construction of roads, bridges, and culverts. It also covers topics such as drainage, grading, and the use of machinery in road-building.The third section of the book deals with the economic and social benefits of good roads. It includes statistics on the cost of road construction and maintenance, as well as the economic benefits of improved transportation. The section also discusses the impact of good roads on agriculture, commerce, and tourism.The final section of the book provides a directory of state highway departments and other organizations involved in road-building and maintenance. It also includes a list of recommended readings on the subject of good roads.Overall, The Official Good Roads Year Book of the United States (1913) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American highways and the development of modern transportation infrastructure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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