Friedrich List as a Railway Pioneer in the USA: The Little Schuylkill Railroad in Pennsylvania - A German-American Pioneering Achievement

This book provides an impressive account of the pioneering technical achievements of Friedrich List (1789-1846) during his exile in the USA, particularly with the project planning and construction of the Little Schuylkill Railroad in Pennsylvania, which contributed significantly to the development of heavy industry in the USA.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2021
Publisher: Springer

This book offers an impressive account of the pioneering technical achievements of the German economic theorist Friedrich List (1789-1846) during his exile in the United States. List made significant contributions to the development of the coal deposits in Pennsylvania through his project planning and construction of the Little Schuylkill Railroad. This, in turn, played a crucial role in the establishment of heavy industry in the United States. The captivating history of the railroad's founding and List's involvement is illustrated through a wealth of photographic documents.

The content encompasses various aspects:

The American exile of Friedrich List (1825-1832): This section delves into List's time in the United States, including his reasons for exile and the challenges he faced during his stay.

Friedrich List and the indigenous American population: It explores List's interactions with the indigenous American communities and his observations of their way of life.

The importance of coal for the early industrialization: This section highlights the role of coal in the early industrialization of the United States and its significance in powering the growth of industries such as steel and transportation.

List's railway project: This section details List's ambitious railway project, which aimed to connect the coal deposits in Pennsylvania with the markets in Philadelphia and New York City. It outlines the obstacles and initial successes encountered during the project's execution.

Overall, this book provides a detailed and insightful exploration of Friedrich List's contributions to the development of the United States' industrial infrastructure and his complex relationship with the indigenous American population during his exile.

Weight: 150g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783658345259
Edition number: 2021 ed.