William Zebina Ripley Books

This landmark treatise is a broad survey of the finance and organization of railroads. It includes detailed discussions of equipment financing, stock and bond sales, and management structures. Essential reading for anyone interested in the business of railroads.

William Zebina Ripley's influential book explores the economics of the railroad industry, with a particular focus on the regulation of rates by government agencies. Ripley argues that the existing regulatory framework is inadequate and that railroads should be granted more autonomy in setting rates. He also offers a historical analysis of the industry's development and an assessment of its future prospects. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of business, politics, and transportation.

This work provides a detailed history of the finances of Virginia from the founding of Jamestown in 1609 to the eve of the American Revolution. It covers the various sources of revenue of the colony, including tobacco, land sales, and taxes, as well as the expenditures on defense, administration, and public works.