Rails through the Wiregrass: A History of the Georgia & Florida Railroad
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.70 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0875803652 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 239 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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“A meticulous account of a long-neglected railroad by one of the nation’s best-known railroad historians.”—Maury Klein, University of Rhode Island"The most thorough study on this fascinating railroad."—Robert H. Hanson, author of History of the Georgia Railroad and The West Point Route"As always with Grant's railroad histories, research was thorough."—Journal of Southern History
When the Southern Railway dissolved the corporation and abandoned much of the former trackage, the G&F became the “Gone & Forgotten.” Yet in its 57-year lifespan the G&F did much to bring about agricultural diversification and relative prosperity in the wiregrass region of southern Georgia and northern Florida.Offering insights on social and economic conditions in the South from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, Grant’s study of this obscure yet noteworthy railroad will appeal to those interested in transportation, business, railroad, and Southern regional history.. By 1915, however, the economic dislocations caused by World War I threw the G&F into receivership, and a few years later the G&F came close to dismemberment. The story be
"A deeply researched tome that misses it's main target market" according to Amazon Customer. A deeply researched tome that misses it's main target market (the American Railway Enthusiast). This dry history could have been further relieved by some more photographs. They are around.. G&F History A good write up about the history of the G&F. I lived within 15 miles of the G&F and have ridden many a mile on the several parallel roads through Burke County.. "Five Stars" according to Eunice C Spooner. I thoroughly enjoyed this book especially since my dad worked for the G&F RR !