The quickest route;: The history of the Norwich & Worcester Railroad,

Fascinating history of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad which ran between Norwich, Connecticut and Worcester, Massachusetts as well as the steamboats that connected Norwich to New York City. The story of the "Steamboat War" between the N&W's boats run by Capt. W. W. Coit and those run by the Boston and Providence (owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt) is engagingly told. Covers construction, operation of the railroad and the steamboat lines, accidents (including the tragic sinking of the "Atlantic"), and prominent personnel, such as George L. Perkins. Illustrated with several sections of black and white photos. Includes bibliography. With decorative end papers showing map of New England with railroad. 210 pages.