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100	1		_aKipling, Rudyard, _d1865-1936
245	1	4	_aThe Day's Work - Part 1
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day%27s_Work
500			_aContains one story (The son of his father) not included in The Day's Work, #2569.
500			_aRelease date is 2000-04-01
505	0		_aThe bridge-builders -- A walking delegate -- The ship that found herself -- The tomb of his ancestors -- The devil and the deep sea -- William the Conqueror -- The son of his father.
508			_aThis Project Gutenberg Etext was prepared by Bill Stoddard
520			_a"The Day's Work - Part 1" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories that reflects the complexities of life, work, and morality, likely written during the late 19th century. The opening tale, "The Bridge-Builders," centers on the character Findlayson, a dedicated engineer responsible for the construction of a significant railway bridge over the Ganges River. The narrative explores the trials faced by Findlayson and his assistant, Hitchcock, as they navigate physical challenges, bureaucratic issues, and personal sacrifices to see their project completed against the odds. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the bustling scene of the bridge construction, highlighting the dedication of Findlayson and the teamwork required to overcome various adversities. Through vivid descriptions, the challenges of weather, disease, and the dangers of engineering work are brought to life as Findlayson reflects on the bridge—their work—for which he seeks validation and pride. As the river rises with ominous floods threatening the integrity of the partially completed structure, tension builds, illustrating the stakes involved not just for the men working on the bridge but also for the communities that depend on it. The intricate web of human emotion, responsibility, and the omnipresence of nature's forces sets the stage for a reflective exploration of labor and ambition in Kipling's tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aManners and customs -- Fiction
653			_aShort stories, English
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2138
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