This book provides an impressive account of the pioneering
technical achievements of the German economic theorist Friedrich
List (1789-1846) during his exile in the USA. With the project
planning and construction of the Little Schuylkill Railroad in
Pennsylvania, List contributed significantly to the development of
the coal deposits there and thus to the development of heavy
industry in the USA. The exciting history of the founding of the
railroad and List's involvement is illustrated by many photographic
documents. The content- The American exile of Friedrich List
(1825-1832)- Friedrich List and the indigenous American population-
The importance of coal for the early industrialization- List`s
railway project - the obstacles and first successes
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