Heartland Traction; The Interurban Lines of Kansas City Unknown - 2006

From back cover: "For almost half a century, a web of electric interurban trolleys radiated from the two Kansas Cities in every direction except east and southeast. From 1900 to 1940 the big cars of five interurban lines sped to the nearby towns of Olathe, East Zarah, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Excelsior Springs to offer fast, convenient and affordable transportation in the days before automobiles and paved highways." This book is the definitive history of these lines. It includes facts ans stories with almost 200 photos and other illustrations, also maps and appendices. It also covers the forces which ultimately destroyed them.Near Fine condition. The covers have some bumps on both the front and back. The inside is pristine. No wear. Clean. Tight. Please use photos as part of the description.Note: I do have one other book available on a different listing that is in Fine condition for $100.00. Please go to that listing for more details.336 pages including Index.

From back cover: "For almost half a century, a web of electric interurban trolleys radiated from the two Kansas Cities in every direction except east and southeast. From 1900 to 1940 the big cars of five interurban lines sped to the nearby towns of Olathe, East Zarah, Lawrence, Leavenworth, St. Joseph and Excelsior Springs to offer fast, convenient and affordable transportation in the days before automobiles and paved highways." This book is the definitive history of these lines. It includes facts ans stories with almost 200 photos and other illustrations, also maps and appendices. It also covers the forces which ultimately destroyed them.Fine condition. This book looks like new. No wear. Clean. Tight. Please use photos as part of the description.Note: I do have one other book available on a different listing that is in Near Fine condition for $80.00. Please go to that listing for more details.336 pages including Index.