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Every railway takes trade from the little town to the big town because it enables the customer to buy in the big town.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgEvery railway takes trade from the little town to the big town because it enables the customer to buy in the big town.
Bagehot highlights the impact of railways on trade dynamics between small and large towns.
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