02222cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500160014426400510016030000470021133600260025833700260028433800360031050000310034650800360037752012170041353400450163065300260167565300250170165300580172670000400178485600430182499900170186718154UtSlPG20260610133425.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMerwin, Samuel,d1874-193610aCalumet "K" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-04-11  aE-text prepared by Robert Petty  a"Calumet 'K'" by Samuel Merwin and Henry Kitchell Webster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the challenges faced in the construction of a large grain elevator and explores themes of industry, leadership, and labor relations. The main character, Charlie Bannon, is tasked with overseeing the construction, having to contend with delays, labor disputes, and unexpected complications that arise on the job site.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the setting of a grain elevator under construction and the challenges associated with the project. Bannon arrives to take over from the troubled constructor Peterson, who has encountered setbacks, especially with the delivery of materials. As Bannon assesses the situation, he immediately recognizes the disarray and issues stemming from labor management and material shortages. The tension is palpable as he navigates the challenges posed by union representatives and laborers, all while working against the clock to complete the elevator on time. The narrative establishes a sense of urgency and conflict that sets the tone for the unfolding drama in the industrial setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPsychological fiction  aEngineers -- Fiction  aGrain elevators -- Design and construction -- Fiction1 aWebster, Henry Kitchell,d1875-193240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18154  c59540d59540