Release date is 2006-01-22

The last spike -- The belle of Athabasca -- Pathfinding in the Northwest -- The curé's Christmas gift -- The mysterious signal -- Chasing the white mail -- Oppressing the oppressor -- The iron horse and the trolley -- In the Black Cañon -- Jack Ramsey's reason -- The great wreck on the Père Marquette -- The story of an Englishman -- On the limited -- The conquest of Alaska -- Number three -- The stuff that stands -- The Milwaukee run.

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"The Last Spike and Other Railroad Stories" by Cy Warman is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, around the turn of the century. The narratives focus on the adventures, challenges, and experiences of those involved in the construction of railroads across the diverse and often perilous terrains of North America. One of the prominent characters is Jim Bradford, an engineer whose journey unfolds amidst the trials of building the Pacific Railroad. The opening of the collection introduces us to central themes of ambition, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier life. We meet Jim Bradford, a young engineer who faces the expectations of his father and the conditions set by his beloved’s father, which pressure him to prove his worth within a limited time frame. As the story unfolds, Bradford’s path leads him to the Pacific Railroad, where his bravery and skills are tested against both the natural elements and human conflict, setting the stage for a backdrop rich with adventure and the profound impact of railroads on the development of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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