This book provides a deep dive into the intricate relationship between the railroad freight rates and industry and commerce in the United States. McPherson examines the history, regulations, and economics behind the freight rates and how they affect the national economy. Anyone interested in transportation, economics, or U.S. history will find this book an essential read.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.