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100 1 _aWarman, Cy,
_d1855-1914
245 1 0 _aSnow on the headlight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-11
508 _aProduced by Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Snow on the Headlight: A Story of the Great Burlington Strike" by Cy Warman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the intense and turbulent events of the Great Burlington Strike, providing a portrayal of the conflicts between railway workers and management through the lens of various characters, particularly focusing on engineers and their struggles. It explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by workers during labor disputes. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the escalating tensions between the workers and the management of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Company. It highlights the perspectives of both sides as their grievances grow, culminating in a strike. Key characters are introduced, including Mr. Josler, the superintendent, and various members of the grievance committee, who face off against the resolute management. As the strike commences, it hints at the camaraderie and challenges faced by the striking workers, shedding light on their motivations and the dire consequences of their actions, setting the stage for the larger conflict to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStrikes and lockouts -- Fiction
653 _aBurlington Strike, 1888 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30447
999 _c71293
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