Railway Expansion In Latin America : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437074543 : 1437074545 : 01 Oct 2008 : ""Railway Expansion in Latin America"" is a historical account of the railroad systems in six Latin American countries, namely Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, and Bolivia, written by Frederic Magie Halsey and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive and descriptive overview of the development of railway transportation in these countries, from the early stages of construction to the expansion and modernization of the systems. The author begins by discussing the economic and political factors that led to the construction of railways in Latin America, including the need for transportation of goods and people, the exploitation of natural resources, and the desire for modernization. He then delves into the specific histories of each country's railways, describing the challenges faced during construction, the engineering feats accomplished, and the impact of the railw