The Short Line War

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

Book Overview

The Short Line War is a novel written by Samuel Merwin. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a small railroad company that is fighting for survival against a larger, more powerful competitor. The protagonist of the story is a young lawyer named John Ward, who is hired by the small railroad company to help them in their fight against the bigger company. As John Ward becomes more involved in the case, he realizes that there is more at stake than just the survival of the small railroad company. The larger company is using underhanded tactics to try and force the smaller company out of business, and John Ward must use all of his legal skills to try and stop them. The book is a thrilling tale of corporate greed, legal battles, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing world. It is a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow John Ward and the small railroad company in their fight against the odds. The Short Line War is a must-read for anyone who loves a good legal thriller or a gripping tale of corporate intrigue.He was capable of quick, clear thinking, and as he ran over in his mind what he knew of the fight, he saw that what encouraged these men so openly to resort to violence was a judicial deadlock. There was just one force which could profitably be appealed to now, the State Executive.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: 116270828X
• ISBN13: 9781162708287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"