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The Story Of Rapid Transit is a historical account of the development of urban transportation systems, specifically focusing on the rise of rapid transit in major cities around the world. Written by British journalist and author, Beckles Willson, the book was originally published... Read Full Overview

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
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The Story of Rapid Transit is a historical book written by Beckles Willson and published in 1903. The book provides an account of the development of rapid transit systems in major cities around the world, from the early horse-drawn streetcars to the modern electric trains. It... Read Full Overview

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