1 / 2Transportation and the American People: U.S. Transportation History
Transportation and the American People is H. Roger Grant’s social history of how travel shaped life in the United States. Its scope spans stagecoaches, waterways, canals, railways, buses, and airplanes, connecting transportation changes with economic, political, and social life.
At a glance
- Covers multiple forms of American transportation, from stagecoaches and canals to railways and airplanes.
- Frames transportation as a force that influenced economic, political, and social life.
- The listing describes a researched narrative focused on the history and people behind travel.
Reference price: $40.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Broad coverage makes it relevant to readers interested in transportation beyond railroads alone.
- The social-history framing connects travel developments with wider changes in American life.
- Illustrated edition with a listed print length of 264 pages.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Indiana University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 1, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 264 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0253043301 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0253043306 |
| Dimensions | 7.4 x 0.9 x 10.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.6 pounds |
Who is it for?
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Aggregate ratings are moderately favorable overall, with five- and four-star ratings forming most of the distribution and a smaller three- and two-star share. This gives a broad but limited signal for a history book. The listing’s described range of transport modes and social-history focus may help readers judge subject fit, but ratings alone do not reveal which topics or aspects readers liked or disliked.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does this book cover?
The listing describes a history of American transportation spanning stagecoaches, waterways, canals, railways, buses, and airplanes, with attention to social, economic, and political effects.
Is the book focused only on railroads?
No. Railroads are among its subjects, but the described coverage also includes other forms of transportation, from canals and stagecoaches to buses and airplanes.
What edition and format details are listed?
The listing identifies an illustrated edition in English with 264 pages. It does not specify a digital or other format here.
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