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041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMerwin, Samuel,
_d1874-1936
245 1 0 _aCalumet "K"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-11
508 _aE-text prepared by Robert Petty
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aEngineers -- Fiction
653 _aGrain elevators -- Design and construction -- Fiction
700 1 _aWebster, Henry Kitchell,
_d1875-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18154
999 _c59540
_d59540