Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of the Pullman Car"" is a historical book written by Joseph Husband and published in 1917. The book provides a detailed account of the development and growth of the Pullman Palace Car Company, which revolutionized the way people traveled by train in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author traces the company's origins from its founder, George Pullman, to its rise as a dominant force in the transportation industry. The book covers the challenges faced by the company, including labor disputes and financial struggles, as well as its successes, such as the introduction of the luxurious Pullman sleeping cars. The author also explores the impact of the Pullman Company on American society and the role it played in shaping the country's transportation infrastructure. Overall, ""The Story of the Pullman Car"" provides a comprehensive and engaging history of one of the most important companies in American transportation history.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.
