Publisher's Synopsis
Held For Orders: Being Stories Of Railroad Life is a collection of short stories written by Frank H. Spearman. The book is set in the early 20th century and focuses on the lives of railroad workers and their experiences on the job. The stories are based on Spearman's own experiences working as a railroad engineer and depict the challenges and dangers faced by railroad workers in the early days of the industry. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of railroad life, including the work of engineers, conductors, and brakemen. The stories are engaging and well-written, offering readers a unique glimpse into the world of early railroading. Overall, Held For Orders is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the railroad industry and the lives of those who worked on the rails.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
