From The Throttle To The President's Chair

A Story Of American Railway Life (1898)

von Edward Sylvester Ellis

392 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From The Throttle To The President's Chair: A Story Of American Railway Life is a book written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1898. The book is a fictional story that follows the life of a young man named Frank Hardy who starts his career as a locomotive engineer and eventually rises to become the president of a railway company. The book explores the challenges and dangers faced by railway workers in the late 19th century, including accidents, robberies, and strikes. It also highlights the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance in achieving success in life. Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the American landscape, the railway system, and the people who worked on the trains. The story is filled with suspense, drama, and romance, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in American history, railroads, or adventure novels. Overall, From The Throttle To The President's Chair is a captivating tale of one man's journey from humble beginnings to great success in the world of American railways.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: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Ratgeber, Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781436854870
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC