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From The Throttle To The President's Chair: A Story Of American Railway Life (1898)

From The Throttle To The President's Chair: A Story Of American Railway Life (1898)

Ellis, Edward Sylvester

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116465375X
ISBN13: 9781164653752
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From The Throttle To The President�������s Chair: A Story Of American Railway Life is a novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1898. The book tells the story of a young man named Ralph Fairbanks who starts his career as a locomotive engineer and works his way up to become the president of a railroad company. The novel is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid portrayal of the American railway industry during that time. It explores the challenges and dangers faced by railway workers, including accidents, sabotage, and the harsh working conditions. As Ralph rises through the ranks, he encounters various obstacles and adversaries, including corrupt businessmen and rival railroad companies. The book also touches on themes such as love, loyalty, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Overall, From The Throttle To The President�������s Chair offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of American railways and the people who worked tirelessly to keep them running. It is a compelling story of ambition, perseverance, and the power of hard work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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