Henry Villard And The Northern Pacific

Henry Villard and the Northern Pacific is a book written by Robert S. MacFarlane that tells the story of the building of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the man behind its construction, Henry Villard. The book provides a detailed account of Villard's life, from his early years in Germany to his rise as a prominent journalist and businessman in the United States. It explores how Villard was able to secure the funding and support needed to build the Northern Pacific Railroad, which was one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects of its time. The book also delves into the challenges and obstacles that Villard faced during the construction of the railroad, including financial difficulties, labor disputes, and political opposition. Overall, Henry Villard and the Northern Pacific offers a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man and the monumental project that he helped bring to fruition.Delivered At A National Newcomen Luncheon Of The Newcomen Society In New York.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.