The Short Line War

By Samuel Merwin, Henry Kitchell Webster, Henry Kitchell 1875-1932 Webster

Book Overview

The Short Line War, written by Henry Kitchell Webster, is a gripping story of a small town in the Midwest that is torn apart by a feud between two railroad companies. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the lives of the townspeople as they struggle to survive in the midst of the conflict.The two railroad companies, the Chicago and Northwestern and the Milwaukee and St. Paul, are competing for control of the town's railway line. The conflict escalates when the Milwaukee and St. Paul company attempts to build a new line through the town, which would put the Chicago and Northwestern out of business.As tensions rise, the townspeople are forced to take sides in the battle between the two companies. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a local lawyer, a wealthy businessman, and a young woman caught in the middle of the conflict.The Short Line War is a thrilling tale of greed, power, and betrayal. It explores the themes of loyalty, justice, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The book is a classic example of American literature and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the railroad industry and its impact on small towns in the Midwest.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: 1163788252
• ISBN13: 9781163788257
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"