Published in 1910, this book is a critique of the role of railway corporations in American society. The author, Henry Stevens Haines, argues that railway corporations should be viewed as public servants rather than private enterprises. The book includes a detailed history of the development of American railroads and a critique of their impact on communities and the environment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.