In the United States three new methods of transportation made their appearance at almost the same time - … - John Moody

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O how far remov'd, Predestination! is thy foot from such As see not the First Cause entire: and ye, O mortal men! be wary how ye judge: For we, who see the Maker, know not yet The number of the chosen; and esteem Such scantiness of knowledge our delight: For all good is, in that primal good, Concentrate; and God's will and ours are one.

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In the United States three new methods of transportation made their appearance at almost the same time - the steamboat, the canal boat, and the rail car

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