The Short Line War by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster
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"The Short Line War" by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely within the 1910s. The story focuses on Jim Weeks, whose journey from a loving youth burdened by the realities of the Civil War to a powerful businessman in the railroad industry forms the core of the narrative. The book explores themes of ambition, love, and the cutthroat nature of business as
Jim faces formidable adversaries while trying to secure his interests in the management of the Manchester & Truesdale railroad. The opening of "The Short Line War" introduces us to Jim Weeks and his background, detailing his lineage and formative experiences that shaped him into a determined individual ready for the challenges of his time. Within the first chapter, Jim’s affection for Ethel Harvey is established, as well as the complications that arise from their differing perspectives on life and the world around them. Notably, tensions related to the approaching Civil War and Jim's enlistment introduce conflict. As Jim transitions into his role in the railroad industry, the groundwork is laid for the business rivalries and political maneuvers he will encounter, setting the stage for a larger conflict that challenges not just his professional acumen but also his personal relationships. Overall, the beginning of this novel sets up an engaging mix of character development and foreshadowing, designed to draw readers into the unfolding drama and intricacies of Jim's life and times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Merwin, Samuel, 1874-1936 |
|---|---|
| Author | Webster, Henry Kitchell, 1875-1932 |
| Title | The Short Line War |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Eric Eldred, Beth Trapaga and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Railroads -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8385 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08385-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 544 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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