Featured in this lot is this 1923 reprint edition of, "From Indian Trail to Electric Rail: History of the Atlantic Highlands Sandy Hook And Original Portland Poynt One of the First Three Settlements of New Jersey" by Thomas H. Leonard, copy-righted by Thomas H. Leonard and printed by The Atlantic Highlands Journal in New Jersey. This book is a historical investigation of transportation history in the United States, with a particular focus on the transition from indigenous routes to modern electric railways. Leonard explores how Native American trails were modified by settlers and evolved into more sophisticated routes as technology advanced. Leonard covers stages such as wagon routes, steam railways, and the eventual adoption of electric rail networks, capturing variations in societal requirements and technological advancements that revolutionized how people and products traveled throughout the country. This work also looks at the broader economic and cultural implications of these shifts, emphasizing how transportation innovations built American cities and influenced migration, commerce, and regional development. The book shows a green, cloth bound cover with gold gilt illustrations and lettering on the front cover and spine. It shows good condition overall with little wear present despite its age of over 100 years. No signs of damage noted. It measures 9 1/4" L x 6 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D and weighs 2 pounds and 12 ounces.