TY  - BOOK
AU  - Allen,Willis Boyd
TI  - Christmas on Wheels
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Christmas stories
KW  - American fiction -- 19th century
KW  - Love stories
KW  - Railroad stories
KW  - Railroad travel -- Fiction
N1  - 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.); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64094
ER  -