Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Railroads in Mexico An illustrated history Volume 1 by Francisco Franco Railroads in Mexico An illustrated history Volume 1 by Francisco Franco Hard cover (has plastic covering) Copyright 1985 224 pages INTRODUCTION It is not the goal of this book to cover each and every angle from which the history of Mexican railroads can be analyzed. It is written without political or idealogical tendencies. Besides, it is a complex theme and to write it that way would necessitate the study of information out of reach of my limited resources. I have tried to collect data which have a wide interest, now that means of transportation are so controversial. It is true that very good treatises on the matter exist, written by outstanding authors who deserve my respect. However, too much of the history of Mexican railroads is unknown, making this first effort in a series all the more important. Undoubtably, improvements in communications-the railroad among them-helped generate significant progress in the last half of the nineteenth century. Distances were shortened and people had the opportunity to meet other cultures first hand. Without the railroad, the growth of commercial relations would have been much slower, without the fast pace at which the world has progressed, giving us many of the benefits we now enjoy. Mexico was no exception; if it were necessary in advanced countries like England and France, it was essential to Mexico, newly born to independent life with much useless land inherited from colonial times and the problem of a large territory with difficulties imposed by geography, needing better communications for its political, social, and economic integration. Therefore, twelve years after the first passenger train ran in England, a Spanish businessman living in Veracruz, Don* Francisco de Arrillaga, asked the government for the exclusive right to construct a railway from Mexico City to that port. This concession was granted on August 22, 1837 by President General Anastasio Bustamente. Arrillaga's good intentions went unfulfilled due to the so-called "War of Cakes"** in 1838 with France, as well as political uprisings of the period caused by differences between the Centralists and Federalists. Not a single mile of track was laid, but the significance of the attempt is that Mexico had people interested in solving the multiple problems of the country and recognizing the importance of the railroad concept. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.
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