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""A History of Transportation in the Eastern Cotton Belt to 1860"" by Ulrich Bonnell Phillips is a comprehensive study of the transportation systems that facilitated the growth of the cotton industry in the southeastern United States prior to the Civil War. The book examines the various modes of transportation that were used to move cotton from the fields to the markets, including river transportation, wagon transportation, and the development of railroads. Phillips delves into the economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the growth of the cotton industry in the region, and how transportation played a crucial role in that growth. He also explores the impact of transportation on the lives of those involved in the industry, from the plantation owners to the enslaved workers who picked the cotton.The book is rich in detail, with extensive research and analysis of primary sources, including government records, business records, and personal accounts. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the southeastern United States and the role that transportation played in shaping its economy and society. Overall, ""A History of Transportation in the Eastern Cotton Belt to 1860"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the cotton industry, the development of transportation systems in the United States, or the social and economic history of the antebellum South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.