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  • 99 Classic Thriller Short Stories:

    Works by Philip K. Dick, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, Wilkie Collins...and many more !

    Series Book 1 - 99 Readym Anthologies
    CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button ... Read more

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  • Snow on the Headlight: A Story of the Great Burlington Strike

    by Cy Warman ...
    Good managers are made from messenger boys, brakemen, wipers and telegraphers; just as brave admirals are produced in due time by planting a cadet in a naval school. From two branches of the service come the best equipped men in the railroad world—from the motive-power department and from the train service. This one came from the mechanical department, and he spent his official life trying to ... Read more

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  • The Last Spike

    by Cy Warman ...
    The story likely revolves around the monumental task of completing the railroad, which was a significant engineering and logistical achievement in American history. The title, "The Last Spike," may refer to the ceremonial driving of the final spike that symbolically completed the railroad line, connecting the East and West coasts of the United States.Cy Warman's novel may explore the challenges, ... Read more

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  • Snow on the Headlight A Story of the Great Burlington Strike

    by Cy Warman ...
    Cy Warman, the author, was a journalist and writer who covered the strike firsthand. "Snow on the Headlight" provides a fictionalized account of the strike, capturing the tensions, struggles, and human experiences involved in the labor dispute. The title refers to the image of snow covering the headlight of a train, symbolizing the obstacles and challenges faced by the workers during the strike ... Read more

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  • The Prospector, and The Silver Queen

    In "The Prospector, and The Silver Queen," readers are introduced to the rich tapestry of themes exploring human ambition, exploration, and the mysterious allure of the untamed frontier. This collection offers a profound reflection on the dreams and challenges faced by those who dared to seek fortune and adventure. With a range of literary styles, from stark realism to romanticized depictions, the ... Read more

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  • Building a Railroad into the Klondike

    by Cy Warman ...
    The White Pass and Yukon Route is a narrow-gauge railroad linking the port of Skagway, Alaska, with Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. An isolated system, it has no direct connection to any other railroad. Equipment, freight and passengers are ferried by ship through the Port of Skagway, and via road through a few of the stops along its route.In 1909, nationally known railroad writer Cy Warman ... Read more

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  • Snow on the Headlight

    A Story of the Great Burlington Strike

    by Cy Warman ...
    In "Snow on the Headlight," Cy Warman presents a masterful collection of stories that illuminate the rugged and often perilous life of early 20th-century railroad workers in the American West. Known for his evocative prose and rich imagery, Warman deftly combines elements of realism with lyrical descriptions of the natural landscape, vividly portraying not only the physical trials these men faced ... Read more

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  • Snow on the Headlight

    Enriched edition. A Story of the Great Burlington Strike

    In "Snow on the Headlight," Cy Warman weaves together a tapestry of life on the Canadian frontier, capturing the harsh realities and stark beauty of winter. This collection of tales is imbued with a keen sense of observation, featuring rich descriptions and colloquial language that celebrate the ruggedness of rural existence. Warman's literary style is characterized by a vivid, almost lyrical ... Read more

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  • Frontier Stories

    by Cy Warman ...
    Series Book 104 - Western Cowboy Classics
    Frontier Stories presents 18 short-stories about the Old West. Almost all of them involve deadly encounters between cowboys, miners, cavalry, and settlers with outlaws and Indians—Utes, Paiutes, Sioux, Cheyenne, Pawnee, and Crow. The narrators of his stories are interested observers. Warman’s West is almost bereft of females. But in one story, a white woman, who keeps a boarding house in Cripple ... Read more

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  • The Last Spike

    And Other Railroad Stories

    by Cy Warman ...
    In "The Last Spike," Cy Warman offers an evocative narrative that captures the monumental spirit of Canada's transcontinental railway construction. The book, set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, employs rich, descriptive prose and vivid imagery that provides readers with an immersive experience of the challenges and triumphs faced by those involved in this ambitious project. Warman ... Read more

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  • The White Mail

    by Cy Warman ...
    Series Book 6 - Railroading Classics
    The White Mail is an action/adventure/western story about a poor Irish youth who starts working at a railroad and, through hard work and capabilities, ends up as its President. It includes hold-ups, caught in the snow, and an Indian attack on one of the depots.Cy Warman (June 22, 1855 – April 7, 1914) was an American journalist and author known during his life as "The Poet of the Rockies." He was ... Read more

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  • The white mail

    by Cy Warman ...
    "The White Mail" is a novel written by Cy Warman, first published in 1898. Cy Warman was an American author and journalist known for his stories set in the American West."The White Mail" tells the story of a young man named Harold Harkness who embarks on a journey to deliver an important message through the dangerous and rugged landscapes of the American frontier. Along the way, he encounters ... Read more

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