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Held for Orders
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023310123
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back in time to the heart of the American West with Frank H. Spearman's Held for Orders: Being Stories of Railroad Life, a collection of thrilling short stories celebrating the romance and adventure of the railroad era. These tales offer a glimpse into the lives of the men and women who built and operated the iron horse, facing dangers and challenges on the ever-expanding frontier.
Experience the grit and humor of railroad life, from daring train heists to the everyday struggles of track workers and engineers. Spearman, a master storyteller, captures the spirit of the West with authentic detail and memorable characters. This carefully restored edition preserves the original charm and excitement of these classic railroad stories, making it a perfect read for anyone interested in Westerns, trains, or the captivating history of frontier life. Held for Orders is a testament to the enduring power of the railroad and its impact on shaping the American landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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