02146cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000280011724500310014526400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800290039352012920042253400450171465300250175985600430178499900170182722666UtSlPG20260610133524.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZaPS1 aDay, Holman,d1865-193514aThe Rainy Day Railroad War 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-18  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Rainy Day Railroad War" by Holman Day is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Rodney Parker, a young assistant engineer who finds himself embroiled in conflicts over labor rights and the construction of a railroad through a tumultuous wilderness. As Parker grapples with the challenges posed by the oppressive local timber magnate, Colonel Gideon Ward, he not only faces physical threats but also navigates the complexities of ethics, justice, and corporate interests in a rapidly changing world.  The opening of this engaging tale introduces readers to Parker and his role in the railroad construction project, set against the rugged backdrop of a new work site populated by immigrant laborers. The tensions escalate quickly when Parker stands up for the rights of the Italian workers in a restaurant who are mistreated by their padrone, Dominick. The situation spirals into chaos with accusations, physical confrontations, and the urgent need for Parker to prove himself as a leader. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a gritty, dynamic conflict that intertwines social justice with personal ambition, setting the stage for Parker's upcoming challenges against both Ward and the elements of the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRailroads -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22666  c63783d63783