An alphabetical reference that focuses on the events, legislation, technologies, people, and places which have been pivotal in the progress of the country's transportation, and which thereby helped to weave the economic, cultural, social, and political fabric of the nation. The entries are thoroughly documented and extensively cross-referenced. An introductory essay provides an overview of the evolution of transportation in America, while a 19-page chronology traces the progress from colonial times to the present. Includes numerous b&w illustrations and a substantial general bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.