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_aKipling, Rudyard, _d1865-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Day's Work |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2001 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day%27s_Work | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2001-03-01 | ||
| 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 -- .007 -- The Maltese cat -- "Bread upon the waters" -- An error in the fourth dimension -- My Sunday at home -- The brushwood boy. | |
| 508 | _aAn Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Day's Work" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of labor, engineering, and human experience through various narratives, one of which focuses on the construction of a bridge over the Ganges River, highlighting the challenges faced by engineers and laborers. The main characters introduced include Findlayson, the chief engineer responsible for the Kashi Bridge, and his assistant Hitchcock, who navigate both technical obstacles and unforeseen crises as they strive to complete their project. The opening of the book sets the scene for the tale "The Bridge-Builders," where Findlayson reflects on the immense responsibility he carries while overseeing the construction of the Kashi Bridge. As he evaluates the progress and challenges of the massive engineering project, the bustling worksite around him comes to life, showcasing the teamwork and determination of the laborers, including the skilled Lascar Peroo. The initial pages establish a tense atmosphere as unforeseen flooding threatens the completion of the bridge, leading Findlayson and Hitchcock into a frantic struggle to safeguard their hard work against nature’s fury. This opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the relentless pursuit of achievement. (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/2569 |
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