The Chicago And Alton Case

The Chicago and Alton Case: A Misunderstood Transaction is a book written by George Kennan and published in 1916. The book is a detailed account of a legal case involving the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company, which was one of the largest and most important railway companies in the United States at the time.The case involved a dispute between the Chicago and Alton Railroad Company and a group of investors who had purchased a large number of the company's bonds. The investors claimed that the company had violated the terms of the bond agreement, and they sought to have the company's assets seized and sold to repay the bondholders.Kennan's book provides a detailed analysis of the case, including the legal arguments made by both sides and the decisions of the courts. He also examines the broader economic and political context of the case, including the role of the railway industry in the American economy and the relationship between the government and private enterprise.Throughout the book, Kennan argues that the case was misunderstood by many of the people involved, including the investors, the courts, and the public. He suggests that the case was not simply a matter of legal dispute, but was also a reflection of larger issues and tensions within American society.Overall, The Chicago and Alton Case: A Misunderstood Transaction is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the legal, economic, and political issues of early 20th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.