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FROM TRAIL TO RAILWAY
THROUGH
THE APPALACHIANS
BY
ALBERT PERRY BRIGHAM, A.M.
Professor of Geology in Colgate University
Author of “Geographic Influences in American History”
GINN AND COMPANY
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Copyright, 1907, by
ALBERT PERRY BRIGHAM
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PREFACE
This book grows out of the conviction that geographyin the schools must return somewhat to human interests.In saying this the author will scarcely need to defendhimself against the charge of undervaluing physiography.It is only a question of wise adaptation to youthful students.Elementary history also needs to be placed in itssetting of physical conditions. It is here attempted topromote both these objects in the study of the easternUnited States. If geography and history can be well correlated,both of these great themes may be taught witheconomy of time and with stronger interest.
Much more might be said concerning the growth ofcenters, the agriculture, and the commerc