Snow on the headlight : a story of the great Burlington strike by Cy Warman
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"Snow on the Headlight: A Story of the Great Burlington Strike" by Cy Warman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the intense and turbulent events of the Great Burlington Strike, providing a portrayal of the conflicts between railway workers and management through the lens of various characters, particularly focusing on engineers and their struggles. It explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities
faced by workers during labor disputes. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the escalating tensions between the workers and the management of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company. It highlights the perspectives of both sides as their grievances grow, culminating in a strike. Key characters are introduced, including Mr. Josler, the superintendent, and various members of the grievance committee, who face off against the resolute management. As the strike commences, it hints at the camaraderie and challenges faced by the striking workers, shedding light on their motivations and the dire consequences of their actions, setting the stage for the larger conflict to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Warman, Cy, 1855-1914 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 99003430 |
| Title | Snow on the headlight : a story of the great Burlington strike |
| Credits |
Produced by Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Strikes and lockouts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Burlington Strike, 1888 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30447 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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