First Long Turnpike in the United States

“The First Long Turnpike in the United States” recounts the history of the Lancaster Turnpike, a pioneering road project in early America. This book details the planning, construction, and impact of the turnpike, which stretched across Pennsylvania and facilitated trade and transportation in the burgeoning nation. Explore the historical context, economic significance, and engineering challenges of this groundbreaking infrastructure project. Charles Israel Landis provides a comprehensive account of the turnpike's role in shaping the region's development and its lasting legacy in American transportation history.

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