The Sky Blue

A Tale Of The Iron Horse And Of The Coming Civilization

von Olin J. Ross

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Sky Blue is a historical fiction novel written by Olin J. Ross. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the journey of a young man named John, who dreams of becoming a railroad engineer. John's passion for trains leads him to work for the railroad company, where he experiences the challenges and dangers of building the transcontinental railroad.The novel also explores the clash between the old and new ways of life, as the railroad brings about the coming of a new civilization. John witnesses the destruction of Native American cultures and the displacement of their people as the railroad expands westward. He also witnesses the industrialization of America and the rise of a new era of technology.Throughout the novel, John faces personal struggles and obstacles, including a romantic relationship with a young woman named Mary. As he navigates his way through the changing times and his own personal challenges, John learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the power of determination.The Sky Blue is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States. The author skillfully weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Action- / Abenteuerromane Western
• ISBN: 9781432545994
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC