

Frank L. Packard (1877-1942), Canadian author in the Rogue School tradition wrote the popular Jimmie Dale mystery series, set in the city of New York.

Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering. And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way. The mountains objected,...


The Night Operator, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations...


Frank Lucius Packard (February 2, 1877 - February 17, 1942) was a Canadian novelist. Frank L. Packard was born in Montreal, Quebec and educated at McGill University and the University of Liege. As a young man he worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. His...
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In "The Night Operator" you will follow with spellbound interest a panorama of rushing mountain rivers and dangerous curves, of brave men responsible for the safety of others, who meet their obligations with high hearts and abounding courage. When the book is read, you will...

In "The Night Operator" you will follow with spellbound interest a panorama of rushing mountain rivers and dangerous curves, of brave men responsible for the safety of others, who meet their obligations with high hearts and abounding courage. When the book is read, you will...


""The Night Operator"" by Frank L. Packard is a thrilling mystery novel set in the early 1900s. The story follows the protagonist, Jimmie Dale, who leads a double life as a wealthy socialite and a notorious thief known as ""The Gray Seal."" When a series of murders occur at the...


Experience the thrilling world of the railroad in Frank L. Packard's "The Night Operator," a collection of captivating short stories filled with adventure, mystery, and surprising humor. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning railroad system, these tales follow telegraph...

Experience the thrilling world of the railroad in Frank L. Packard's "The Night Operator," a collection of captivating short stories filled with adventure, mystery, and surprising humor. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning railroad system, these tales follow telegraph...


The Night Operator is a thrilling mystery novel written by Frank L. Packard. The story centers around Jimmie Dale, a wealthy man who leads a double life as a notorious criminal known as ""The Gray Seal."" Jimmie's life takes a dangerous turn when he becomes embroiled in a plot...


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original...

"The Night Operator" from Frank L. Packard. Canadian novelist (1877-1942).



Frank Lucius Packard (February 2, 1877 - February 17, 1942) was a Canadian novelist. Frank L. Packard was born in Montreal, Quebec and educated at McGill University and the University of Liege. As a young man he worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. .....