02392cam a22003613u 4500 64094 UtSlPG 20260610134457.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Allen, Willis Boyd, 1855-1938 Christmas on Wheels Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-21 Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Christmas on Wheels" by Willis Boyd Allen is a charming novella written in the late 19th century. This work falls into the category of fiction, particularly focusing on the themes of love and holiday spirit during the Christmas season. It likely explores the experiences of its characters as they navigate the challenges of travel and unexpected events during a harsh winter in transit. The story revolves around the character Bob Estabrook, who finds himself en route to San Francisco on a snowy Christmas Eve, filled with misanthropy and longing for home. His outlook begins to shift when he encounters Gertrude Raymond and her father aboard the train. As a snowstorm traps the passengers, Gertrude inspires a sense of community, leading to a joyful impromptu Christmas celebration arranged for both the travelers and the less fortunate emigrants on board. Through thoughtful acts and shared joys, Bob discovers love and connection that transcend the cold and desolate winter. The novella ultimately reveals how unexpected circumstances can lead to heartwarming moments, cementing the spirit of Christmas in the most unlikely of places. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Christmas stories American fiction -- 19th century Love stories Railroad stories Railroad travel -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64094 104918 104918