The Future of Road-making in America by Archer Butler Hulbert

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Author Hulbert, Archer Butler, 1873-1933
LoC No. 05001841
Title The Future of Road-making in America
Series Title Historic Highways of America, Vol. 15
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Summary "The Future of Road-making in America" by Archer Butler Hulbert is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work presents a comprehensive exploration of the pressing road-building issues in America, emphasizing the need for improvements in rural roads and their impact on society, agriculture, and the economy. This symposium includes contributions from various experts, each addressing different aspects of road-making and its significance to the rural populace and the nation as a whole. The opening of this work establishes a critical context for the road-making discussion in the United States, highlighting the current inadequacies in rural infrastructure and its negative effects on farmers and communities. It presents compelling statistics, such as the debt of farmers forced to bear the financial burden of poor roads while remaining distanced from railroads. Notable figures express their concerns regarding the social, educational, and economic losses resulting from inadequate road systems, illustrating how poor roads can lead to diminished community ties, lower school attendance, and social isolation. Hence, the text posits that enhancing road infrastructure is not merely a technical challenge but a vital sociopolitical issue that demands national attention and cooperative efforts from various levels of government and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Subject Roads
Subject Roads -- United States
Subject Roads -- United States -- Design and construction
Category Text
EBook-No. 33706
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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