In John W. Barriger III: Railroad Legend, historian H. Roger Grant details the fascinating life and impact of a transportation tycoon and ‚doctor of sick railroads.‘
After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John W. Barriger III (1899–1976) started his career on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a rodman, shop hand, and then assistant yardmaster. His enthusiasm, tenacity, and lifelong passion for the industry propelled him professionally, culminating in lea...
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Early Life and Career
2. Government Man
3. Monon
4. Transition Years
5. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
6. Missouri, Kansas and Texas
7. Mor...
Über den Autor
H. Roger Grant is Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Professor of History at Clemson University. He is author of more than 30 books, including Electric Interurbans and the Ame...