This book tells the story of the first international railway and its impact on the colonization of New England. Highlighting the role of John A. Poor and his wife Laura Elizabeth Poor, the authors recount the challenges and triumphs of this groundbreaking project. From the political and financial obstacles the Poores faced to the technological innovations they spearheaded, this book offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in the history of transportation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.