The Young Section-Hand by Burton Egbert Stevenson
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
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| Illustrator | Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| LoC No. | 05026223 |
| Title | The Young Section-Hand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Young Section-Hand" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of a determined young boy named Allan West as he seeks work on a railroad section gang after struggling to find employment in Cincinnati. The book explores themes of hard work, camaraderie, and the hazards of railroad life. At the start of the narrative, Allan knocks on the foreman's door to inquire about work, revealing his desperation and willingness to take on the rough life of a section-hand despite the difficult conditions and modest pay. The opening chapters introduce us to various characters, including Jack Welsh, the kind-hearted foreman, and Reddy Magraw, a seasoned and jovial section-hand. As Allan begins his grueling job, he quickly learns the ins and outs of maintaining railroad tracks alongside the gang. The stakes heighten when Allan bravely saves a child from an oncoming train, solidifying his place among the workers and earning respect from his new friends and mentor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Railroad stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62830 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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