""Congressional Grants of Land in Aid of Railways"" is a book written by John Bell Sanborn in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the grants of land made by the United States Congress to aid the construction of railways. It explores the history of these grants, the conditions attached to them, and the impact they had on the development of the railway industry in the United States. The author also examines the legal and constitutional issues surrounding these grants, including the extent of Congress's power to dispose of public lands. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of transportation and land use in the United States.""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.