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Review?The author describes in considerable detail the alleged conspiracy of General Motors and related highway interests to eliminate streetcars in American cities in the 1930s and 1940s in order to promote auto sales and highway construction.... The book will appeal to rail fans and students of transportation policy and history.?-Choice "The author describes in considerable detail the alleged conspiracy of General Motors and related highway interests to eliminate streetcars in American cities in the 1930s and 1940s in order to promote auto sales and highway construction.... The book will appeal to rail fans and students of transportation policy and history."-Choice About the Author. Clair /f David /i J.