The Reminiscences Of A Pullman Conductor: Or Sketches Of Life In A Pullman Car (1901)

By Herbert Owen Holderness

Book Overview

""The Reminiscences Of A Pullman Conductor: Or Sketches Of Life In A Pullman Car"" is a memoir written by Herbert Owen Holderness and first published in 1901. Holderness was a conductor for the Pullman Palace Car Company, a famous American railroad company that provided luxurious sleeping cars for passengers. In this book, Holderness shares his experiences and observations of life on the rails during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He describes the various types of passengers he encountered, ranging from wealthy businessmen to impoverished immigrants, and shares anecdotes about their personalities and behaviors. Holderness also provides insight into the daily routines and challenges faced by Pullman conductors, including dealing with difficult passengers, maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of the cars, and navigating the complex logistics of train travel. Overall, ""The Reminiscences Of A Pullman Conductor"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel and transportation in America, as seen through the eyes of a seasoned and observant conductor.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: 143708933X
• ISBN13: 9781437089332
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"