Railroad Reorganization by Stuart Daggett
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| Author | Daggett, Stuart, 1881-1954 |
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| LoC No. | 08015469 |
| Title | Railroad Reorganization |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Railroad Reorganization" by Stuart Daggett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the intricacies and challenges surrounding the reorganization of various American railroads during a tumultuous period in the late 19th century. Specifically, it examines the financial difficulties that led to receivership and the subsequent restructuring efforts of major railroad companies. At the start of the text, Daggett provides a backdrop detailing the significant number of railroads that fell into receivership between 1893 and 1899, alongside their staggering capitalizations. He outlines the causes resulting in these financial troubles, highlighting the struggles faced by road owners, bondholders, and the legal system. By examining the Baltimore & Ohio and other major railroads, Daggett sets the stage for a thorough exploration of their reorganization processes, potential solutions, and the broader implications these experiences had on the practices and regulations of corporate finance within the industry. This foundational context prepares the reader for the detailed analysis that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Railroads -- United States |
| Subject | Railroads -- United States -- Finance |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55397 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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