On The Iron At Big Cloud (1911)

By Frank L. Packard

Book Overview

On The Iron At Big Cloud is a novel written by Frank Lucius Packard and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 1900s in the American West and follows the adventures of Jim Weeks, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself as a railroad engineer. Jim is hired by the Big Cloud Railroad Company to help build a new line through the rugged mountains and canyons of the region. He quickly proves himself to be a skilled and fearless engineer, but he also finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of corruption and greed. As Jim works to overcome the obstacles in his path, he must also confront his own personal demons, including his troubled past and his feelings for the beautiful and headstrong daughter of the railroad's owner. On The Iron At Big Cloud is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance, filled with vivid descriptions of the American West and the challenges faced by those who sought to tame it. Packard's writing is both exciting and evocative, transporting readers back to a time when the railroad was king and the frontier was still wild and untamed.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164189336
• ISBN13: 9781164189336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"