The Electric Pullman: A History of the Niles Car and Manufacturing Company Railroads Past and Present by Lawrence A. Brough, 20130418 The Electric Pullman is a comprehensive history of the Niles Car and Manufacturing Company railroads, from their inception to the present day. The book delves into the evolution of technology and its impact on the development of modern knowledge, highlighting the need for a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process. The author, Lawrence A. Brough, explores how this process has shaped human history and the survival of humanity, particularly during times of war. The book begins with an overview of the Niles Car and Manufacturing Company, established in 1872 in Ohio, USA. The company's initial focus was on producing horse-drawn streetcars, but it soon shifted to electric cars, becoming one of the largest manufacturers of electric vehicles in the world. The text provides a detailed account of the company's growth, including its expansion into other industries such as steel production and real estate development.

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