Poor, John A.:

MEMORIAL OF...IN BEHALF OF THE EUROPEAN & NORTH AMERICAN RAILWAY CO., AND FOR A STATE POLICY FAVORABLE TO IMMIGRATION, AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURES. 1861.

Augusta: 1861. Original printed wrappers [inscribed, 'With the regard of the author'], old rubberstamp. 51, [1]pp. Stitched, Very Good.

Seeking State subsidies for the European & North American Railway, Poor explains the advantages that will accrue from the Road. The pamphlet analyzes Maine's population growth, natural resources, manufacturing, trade, imports, exports, opportunities for trade and industrialization. Maine will become "the seat of manufacturing industry."
FIRST EDITION. Sabin 64062. Item #8344

Price: $100.00