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Historical Account Of The Mischances In Regard To The Construction Of A Railway Across The Republic Of Honduras (1875)

Historical Account Of The Mischances In Regard To The Construction Of A Railway Across The Republic Of Honduras (1875)

Ramon De Silva Ferro

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120627209
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Historical Account of the Mischances in Regard to the Construction of a Railway Across the Republic of Honduras is a book written by Ramon De Silva Ferro in 1875. The book provides a detailed historical account of the challenges and setbacks encountered during the construction of a railway across the Republic of Honduras. The book begins by providing an overview of the political and economic climate in Honduras during the mid-19th century. It then goes on to describe the initial plans and proposals for the construction of the railway, including the selection of a route and the funding of the project.As the construction of the railway progresses, the book describes the various challenges encountered by the builders, including issues with financing, labor disputes, and technical difficulties. The book also examines the impact of the railway on the local population and the environment, including the displacement of indigenous communities and the destruction of natural habitats.Throughout the book, Ferro provides a critical analysis of the various stakeholders involved in the construction of the railway, including government officials, foreign investors, and local communities. He also offers insights into the broader political and economic context of the time, including the influence of foreign powers on the region.Overall, Historical Account of the Mischances in Regard to the Construction of a Railway Across the Republic of Honduras is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges and controversies surrounding the construction of a major infrastructure project in Honduras during the 19th century.This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.

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